Safety Obi Melifonwu made his debut with the New England Patriots in Sunday’s 27-13 win over the New York Jets, taking the field with his home team for the first time in his NFL career.
“It felt amazing to strap up the shoulder pads, put on No. 22, put on the Patriots helmet and just be out here with my teammates,” Melifonwu said per NESN’s Zack Cox. “Wearing the logo is something that’s special.”
The Massachusetts native was picked up from the Oakland Raiders after playing in just five games earlier this season.