Much has changed since the meeting in September. The connections between AFC East rivals have, too, from the practice squads to the reserve lists.
Two former New England Patriots reside in East Rutherford now. Three former New York Jets reside in Foxborough. And that’s if excluding the likes of Bill Belichick and Leon Washington on the coaching staffs.
But none currently reside on the active rosters.
Here’s a look into the familiarity ahead of the season finale at Gillette Stadium.
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Manny Jones, defensive tackle — The Jets added Jones to the practice squad in December.