The connections on the coaching staffs range from Pete Carroll, Patrick Graham, Tyrone McKenzie and Bob Bicknell to Josh McDaniels, Terrell Williams, Todd Downing and Doug Marrone. And you also may have heard of the retired quarterback with a statue and an ownership stake.
But there’s familiarity on the field between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, too. The active rosters and practice squads currently include nine players who have suited up for both sides of the 2025 season opener.
Here’s a glance through the former Patriots and former Raiders heading into Sunday’s 1 p.