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Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Texans ahead of Week 5

A rolodex of connections will be revisited Sunday at NRG Stadium. Off the field, they range from Nick Caserio and Jack Easterby to James Liipfert and Ben McDaniels.

But there are more tabs on it. Twelve former New England Patriots can be found among the Houston Texans when flipping through the current active roster and practice squad.

Here’s a look through those familiar names heading into the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

HOUSTON

Rex Burkhead, running back — The Plano Senior High School alum signed with the Texans in June after undergoing knee surgery with the Patriots in December.