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Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Panthers ahead of preseason opener

New regimes will open the 2024 NFL preseason at Gillette Stadium.

But there is still familiarity on the 90-man rosters of Jerod Mayo’s New England Patriots and Dave Canales’ Carolina Panthers. Between them, there is a list of players who have made stops with both organizations since entering the league. And some of whom will see the field in Foxborough.

Here’s a look through the ex-Patriots and ex-Panthers set for Thursday’s 7 p.m. ET kickoff.

CAROLINA

Jordan Matthews, tight end — Selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft, Matthews stands 274 receptions, 3,288 yards and 22 touchdowns into his career.