Van Noy, Karras Continue Two-Time Patriots Trend

Safety Patrick Chung announce the end of his career Thursday morning, one that was known for its brilliant second act with the New England Patriots.

He wasn't the first Patriots player to come back for a second stint and thrive, and the team is hoping that's just what's going to happen again with center Ted Karras and linebacker Kyle Van Noy.

Both players agreed to terms with the Patriots after leaving last offseason and playing one year with the Miami Dolphins.

Van Noy and Karras are just the latest in a long list — really long — of players who had two different stints with the Patriots. And that's not even including players who missed a year either because of a contract dispute (such as Sam…