While most Patriots fans will likely be rooting against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs as they try to secure the first three-peat in NFL history, there are several players on Kansas City’s roster who have previous ties to New England.
Along with a few practice-squad regulars like Anthony Firkser (Chiefs), Ochaun Mathis (Eagles), and Ian Book (Eagles), here are some other former Patriots that New England fans should keep tabs on during Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
A brutal whiff for New England in free agency, Smith-Schuster is back in Kansas City for the second time in his career after the Patriots released him in August 2024 following just one season in Foxborough.