Bill Belichick oversees a roster that includes five former Cleveland Browns. Three of whom were acquired via trade. Two others were originally drafted by the head coach’s side and returned as free agents.
All are veteran starters for the New England Patriots.
But here’s a glance through both sides of the roster ties heading into Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.
CLEVELAND
Garrett Gilbert, quarterback – The Patriots signed Gilbert to the practice squad in December 2014, and his stay would stretch into June 2015. The former Texas Longhorn, Southern Methodist Mustang and St.