The familiarity on the coaching staffs range from Bill Belichick and Bubba Ventrone to — for an evening in February 2018 — Josh McDaniels.
But the list of former New England Patriots and former Indianapolis Colts extends down to the players. Seven can currently be found between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists.
Here’s a glance through those ties as Saturday’s 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium nears.
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Kenny Moore II, cornerback — The Valdosta State product arrived as part of New England’s 2017 undrafted class, agreeing to terms on a rookie contract that included $5,000 in guarantees.