3 strangest players to play in a Patriots jersey

New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24): Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots were Super Bowl contenders for two decades. That led to a lot of strange players signing with them to go ring chasing. Let’s look at some who seemed to make the least sense in their uniform. 

The New England Patriots are known for their star players. For years, Tom Brady was the franchise. He had some stars along the way, including Rob Gronkowski, Vince Wilfork, and Ty Law. There are many more players who made their careers in New England. However, others came to the Patriots late in their career to chase a ring.

Some of these players spent years with other franchises. They became stars in other cities, but they headed north to try and win a Super Bowl. That led to a few strange bedfellows — players who looked strange in red, white, and blue.

One player made such an incredible impact that he helped the Patriots win the Super Bowl. He signed a massive contract with the enemy. Then he returned to his home one year later.

3. Darrelle Revis helped the Patriots win a Super Bowl

For years, the Patriots were trying to survive Revis Island to keep themselves atop of the AFC East. Randy Moss and Revis fought hard for years. It was one of the most anticipated matchups every year, and we got to see it twice every year while Moss played in New England.

Then, in 2014, Revis became a free agent. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which is probably the weirdest place Revis was, and played out the rest of his contract. He signed with the Patriots on a one-year, $12 million deal. The deal came with a $20 million option, but the Patriots decided to opt out of that deal.

Revis won the Super Bowl with New England in that one season, playing a crucial role in the process. He had an interception in the AFC Championship and shut down his side of the field against the Seattle Seahawks. He has said he disliked his time in New England, which drove him back to the Jets that offseason.