Today In Patriots History May 13: Guy Morriss

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Today in Patriots History
Guy Morriss​

In memory of Guy Morriss, who would have turned 74 today
Born May 13, 1951; from Arlington, Texas
Died September 5, 2022 at the age of 71 in Kentucky
Patriot long snapper, center, guard, 1984-1987; uniform #75
Signed as a veteran free agent on July 31, 1984
Pats résumé: four seasons, 59 games (22 starts); five playoff games
Pats coaching résumé: offensive line coach, 1988-1989


Philadelphia selected Guy Morriss with the 28th overall pick of the 1973 draft. The former TCU Horned Frog was an 11-year starter for the Eagles, playing in 158 games for Philly. Morriss played in 59 games with 22 starts for the Patriots, occasionally filling in at center due to injuries. He was one of the first players to strictly be a long snapper, and was part of the first Patriot team to play in a Super Bowl. Five years prior he had also played in Super Bowl 15 with Philadelphia. Guy Morriss played in 217 games with 173 starts over 15 NFL seasons, plus another 12 games in the postseason.

Guy was a very versatile and underrated player with the Patriots. He was an integral part of the 1985 AFC champs: he started the first two games of the season at left guard in place of John Hannah, and then from weeks 8-15 at center while Pete Brock was injured.


Immediately after his playing days ended, Morris became the Pats assistant offensive line coach in 1988 and 1989. He was also head coach at Kentucky for two years and Baylor for five seasons; overall he had a 27-year coaching career, from 1988 to 2015.

1989 Patriots Media Guide -- Page 20

GUY MORRISS​

Offensive Line​

After serving as the team’s assistant offenSive line coach in 1988, Guy Morriss takes over the offensive line coaching helm this season (named January 9th, 1989). Morriss was named the team’s assistant offensive line coach on August 23rd, 1988, the day after he officially hung up his helmet after 15 years of pro ball.​

Morriss, who started 173 of the 217 games he played in over his pro career, takes over the offensive line coaching spot from Rod Humenuik, who now holds that position with the New York Jets after four years with the Patriots.​

Morriss, a long-snapping specialist in his time with New England, played for the Patriots for four seasons after joining the team as a free agent during the 1984 training camp. He wore the Patriots uniform for 59 games (22 starts). Prior to coming to the Patriots, Morriss played in 158 games (151 starts) during an 11-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles.​

He went to Philadelphia as the team’s second-round draft choice out of Texas Christian University (TCU) in 1973. Morriss, who hails from Colorado City, Texas, was an AIl-NFC selection in 1981 while with the Eagles and played on six playoff teams — two with the Patriots (1985 and 1986) and four with Philadelphia (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981) — and two Super Bowl teams (in 1980 in Super Bowl XV with the Eagles and in 1985 in Super Bowl XX with the Patriots).​

Morriss, who started 89 consecutive games for the Eagles between 1976 and 1983, is listed in the Eagles’ record book for most consecutive games-played, with the 157 figure putting him fourth on the list.​

While in college, Morriss was a three-year letterman and was selected to the All-Southwest Conference team as a guard. He was team captain as a senior and went on to participate in the Senior Bowl game, the coaches All-America game, the college all-star game and the Blue Gray game. He was a physical education major at TCU.​

Morriss was an all-star tight end at Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas.​

The 38-year-old Morriss (born May 13, 1951 in Colorado City, Texas) and his wife, Jackie, have five daughters — Colleen (20), Melanie (16), Kerry (15), Savannah (2) and Austin Leigh (born May 13, 1989). The Morrisses reside in Wrentham, Mass.​

Morriss enjoys hunting and owns World Champion show horses.​

Wesley Woodyard, Guy Morriss and Tommy Bell to be Inducted into Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Friday

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Morriss coached Kentucky in 2001 and 2002, finishing 2-9 in 2001 and 7-5 in 2002. He left UK after the 2002 season to become the head coach at Baylor. He returned to the Bluegrass briefly as an assistant at Kentucky State in 2008 before taking on the head-coaching duties at Texas A&M Commerce for four seasons (2009-12).​

Morriss once again returned to the Bluegrass but this time to coach in the high school ranks. He was as an offensive line coach at Warren Central in 2014 and at Lexington Catholic in 2015.​

Morriss' playing career was remarkable. He played college football at Texas Christian University and spent 15 seasons as an offensive lineman in NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles (1973–1983) and the New England Patriots (1984–1987). Morris played in over 200 regular season games during his NFL career and started at center for the Eagles in Super Bowl XV.​

After his playing days were over, Morriss made the transition to coaching. He got his coaching start in 1988 as the offensive line coach for the Patriots under Raymond Berry. In 1992, after a brief stint as the head coach of the Washington Marauders of the Professional Spring Football League, Morriss coached under Hal Mumme and alongside Mike Leach at Valdosta State University before rejoining Mumme at Kentucky in 1997, where he was the school's offensive line and assistant head coach.​

1985: John Hannah, Paul Fairchild and Guy Morriss​

WKYT Exclusive | Former UK coach Guy Morriss battling Alzheimer's

Guy Morriss is sharing the story of the greatest challenge of his life in hopes of helping others.

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Since his days as an assistant and then the head football coach at the University of Kentucky, Guy Morriss was always known as a friendly and approachable guy. Lately, friends have noticed a change in the 66-year-old.​

"People say, 'what's wrong with Coach Morriss? Why is he doing this? He's kind of sluggish,'" Morris described.​

Now, the former coach, affectionately known as "Guy Mo," admits he hasn't been his old self, and there's a reason.​

"State of the art testing, looking at PET scan imaging of the brain, was able to detect plaques within the brain," said Dr. Greg Jicha, MD, Ph.D. "That is a hallmark feature of Alzheimer's disease."​

For the past nine months, Guy and his wife Jackie have been dealing with that sobering diagnosis. Dr. Jicha says the condition is very likely brought on by more than 20 years as an offensive lineman, 15 in the NFL.​

Obit: Patriots Blocker, Coach Guy Morriss Passes at 71

Morriss spent six years with the Patriots and partook in their first Super Bowl run.

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Guy Morriss Obituary (1951 - 2022) - Lexington, KY - Lexington Herald-Leader

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Guy arrived in Lexington in 1997 as assistant head coach and offensive line coach for UK. His offensive lines provided the pass protection and running holes for the record-setting offenses directed by quarterbacks Tim Couch (1997-98), Dusty Bonner (1999), and Jared Lorenzen (2000). Coach Morriss and Couch provided the first win over Alabama in 75 years during the 1997 season and a 7-4 regular-season record and trip to the Outback Bowl in UK's first New Year's Day bowl appearance in 47 years.​

Guy returned to his native Texas as head coach of the Baylor Bears from 2003-07. He lifted the program to a higher level of respectability with the Bears achieving a memorable 35-34 overtime win over No. 16 Texas A&M in 2004. Baylor fans stormed the field, quickly taking down the goal posts in the south end zone and carrying them out of Floyd Casey Stadium. It was Baylor's first win over the Aggies since 1985.​

After a year as line coach at Kentucky State University, he became head coach at Texas A&M-Commerce from 2009-12. In 2012, Guy graduated from the Texas A&M-Commerce graduate school with a master's degree and received his diploma with a rousing ovation.​

Returning to Kentucky for good, Guy was the line coach at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green (2014) and Lexington Christian Academy (2015) before retiring.​

Guy Morriss was born in Colorado City, Texas. He attended Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas where he was a standout lineman and earned a scholarship to Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from TCU in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in secondary education.​

A second-round selection in the 1973 NFL draft, Guy was a Pro Bowl center in the National Football League (NFL), where he played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1973 to 1983, and the New England Patriots from 1984 to 1987. He played in two Super Bowls, one with each team, and was an All-Pro selection in 1981.​

Guy Morriss entered the coaching ranks as offensive line coach at New England (1988-89). He was head coach of the Washington Marauders of the Professional Spring Football League in 1992. He entered collegiate coaching as offensive line coach under Mumme at Valdosta State in 1992-93, also guiding the O-Lines for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals (1994), San Antonio of the Canadian Football League (1995), and Mississippi State (1996).​

Always a Texan and cowboy at heart, Guy's true love was being on the farm, raising black Angus cattle, and working with his hands. He loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and driving large and loud pickup trucks. He idolized Stevie Ray Vaughn, loved some good ZZ Top, and country music was always a favorite.​

Guy was tough as nails on the outside, but full of love and kindness on the inside. He was never selfish, a friend to anyone that crossed his path, and always took time to share his experiences with others. He was a mentor to hundreds of student athletes throughout his time in collegiate football. Though he never had a son, Guy was a father figure to many players, and he and Jackie looked after each one like they were an extension of the family. Even in retirement Guy kept in contact with many former players and coaches, especially his friends and mentors, former Philadelphia Eagles head coach, **** Vermeil, and former head coach of the New England Patriots, Raymond Berry.​

Former Kentucky football coach Guy Morriss dies at 71

Guy Morriss, Kentucky's head football coach from 2001-02, died Monday after a six-year bout with Alzheimer's disease.

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Three With UK, Lexington Ties to Enter Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame

Several local, state and national football legends will be enshrined tonight in the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Today in Patriots History
Bill Rademacher​

In memory of Bill Rademacher, who would have turned 83 today
Born May 13, 1942 in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Died April 2, 2018 at the age of 75 in Marquette, Michigan
Patriot wide receiver, 1969-1970; uniform #33
Signed as a veteran free agent on September 10, 1969
Pats résumé: two seasons, 27 games (five starts); 21 receptions for 268 yards (12.8 ypc), three touchdowns


For some reason I can recall my brother being a big fan of Bill Rademacher when he was with the Patriots way back in the day. Maybe it was being the backup/underdog, maybe it was his all-out effort - he was outstanding in coverage on special teams; I'm not sure.

William Stiles Rademacher was undrafted out of Northern Michigan in 1964, and signed with the Jets. In his first four seasons he spent as much time on the taxi squad as on the active roster. Rademacher made four starts as a rookie due to injuries, but appeared in only 17 games during that span - on special teams, wide receiver, and as a defensive back.

That type of versatility that Bill Belichick covets paid off with an increased role and more playing time in 1968, as Bill appeared in every game that season for the Jets one and only championship. He was waived just a few days prior to the start of the 1969 season, and immediately signed by the Patriots. Rademacher played in 27 games with five starts for the Boston Patriots, with 21 receptions for 268 yards, 12.8 yards per catch and three touchdowns. He suffered a fractured arm early in training camp in 1971 and was waived later that season, ending his NFL career. Rademacher later became assistant coach and then head coach at his alma mater, Northern Michigan. He was also a linebackers coach at Michigan State from 1983 to 1991. Bill Rademacher passed away on April 2, 2018 at the age of 75.

NMU Sports Hall of Famer Bill Rademacher Passes Away

MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan University Sports Hall of Famer and former Head Coach, Bill Rademacher, has passed away at the age of 75.

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A four-time letter-winner with the Wildcats from 1960-1963, Rademacher was an A.P. All America Honorable Mention selection in 1963. A wide receiver and defensive end for NMU, he went on to play professionally for seven years with the New York Jets and Boston Patriots. He was a member of the Jets team that won Super III.​

After his playing career, he coached for two years at Xavier University before returning to NMU as an assistant coach in 1974. In his second season with the team, the Wildcats went 13-1 on their way to win the 1975 Division II National Championship.​

Rademacher was named the Head Coach in 1978 and posted a 37-16 record in his five seasons behind his high-powered passing attack. He was named the 1980 Mid Continent Conference Coach of the Year. He left NMU in 1983 after accepting a coaching position at Michigan State University.​

In 1981, Rademacher was inducted into the Northern Michigan University Sports Hall of Fame and was later enshrined into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.​

Former Patriots WR Bill Rademacher dies at 75

After five scoreless years with the Jets, Bill Rademacher scored all of his career points in two years with the Patriots

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Overall, Rademacher played in 58 pro games and had 24 catches for 282 yards and three touchdowns, all of his scores coming with the Patriots.​

After five scoreless years with the Jets, Bill Rademacher scored all of his career points in two years with the Patriots
In his second game with the Pats he had six catches for 78 yards and a TD against his former team​

Early Jets Wideout Bill Rademacher Dies

"One of Weeb Ewbank's favorite quotes was 'the more things you can do helps you get a spot on the team,' " recalled long-time Jets public relations director Frank Ramos. " 'Rad,' like John Dockery, was one of those good athletes who could help out on offense and defense in a pinch and also proved to be a very good special teams player."​

The Jets waived Rademacher in the '69 preseason and he moved on to Boston for his final two pro seasons. He had the best pro receiving game of his career as a Patriot in a loss to the Jets in '69 with six catches for 78 yards and his first pro touchdown.​

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Bill Rademacher at Tampa Stadium

A high school friend of mine, Bill Rademacher, died on April 2, 2018. His death brought back memories of the original Tampa Stadium. I graduated from

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Today in Patriots History
Truman Jones​

Happy 25th birthday to Truman Jones
Born May 13, 2000; from Atlanta, Georgia
Patriot defensive end, 2024; uniform #54
Signed to the practice squad Dec 3, 2024; elevated Jan 4, 2025
Pats résumé: one game, two tackles; 19 defensive snaps, 7 special team snaps


6'3, 255 lb Truman Jones was signed to the practice squad in late December after the Pats released guard Michael Jordan. Jones was one of several practice squad players that was gifted an elevation to the 53-man roster and a chance to play in the final game of the season against Buffalo. Between the addition of many new players and the change in the coaching staff, Jones is facing a very steep uphill battle to make this year's roster.

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To start their bye week, the New England Patriots shuffled the personnel on their practice squad. The team added two players before breaking for the week, in linebackers Anthony Parker Jr. and Truman Jones.​

Jones, 24, was signed prior to practice on Tuesday. The Patriots have some experience with Jones - he was on the team led by the Patriots' coaching staff at the 2023 Shrine Bowl leading up to that year's NFL Draft. He also played college football locally at Harvard. Jones ended up going undrafted and signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, spending all of last year and the start of this year on their practice squad before being released last week.​

Meet the Newest New England Patriot: Truman Jones

The New England Patriots opened up a practice squad spot on Tuesday by releasing offensive guard Michael Jordan. The Patriots chose to fill the opening with some potential pass-rush help. New England signed edge defender Truman Jones. Get to know the newest member of the Patriots. Meet Truman...

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Jones was not recruited heavily coming out of Westminster School in Atlanta, Ga. He held offers from Maryland, in addition to several Ivy League schools. This was likely due to his slender 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame. He was an All-American lacrosse player and a member of the National Honor Society. Jones opted to take his talents to Harvard University.​

Truman Jones saved his best collegiate season for last. He played ten games and registered 40 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, and six sacks. He also blocked three kicks. The Harvard captain won the 2022 Asa A. Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.​

Jones was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl. He was a member of the West team, which was coached by New England Patriots assistants. This included two coaches still on the staff, Troy Brown and Brian Belichick. Also playing in the game were current Patriot players DeMario Douglas and Titus Leo.​

At his Pro Day, Jones displayed excellent athletic ability. He recorded a 37″ vertical jump and 10’2″ broad jump. He ran a 4.68 40-yard dash. Jones had bulked up to 250 pounds during his collegiate years. However, he was still considered somewhat undersized for a defensive end. As a result, he was not selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.​

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Jones following the draft. Despite not making the 53-man roster, he remained on their practice squad throughout the 2023 season, earning a Super Bowl ring. He re-signed with the Chiefs practice squad after final cuts this season and remained there until being released on Nov. 26.​

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Today in Patriots History
Josh Taves​

Happy 53rd birthday to Josh Taves
Born May 13, 1972 in Watsonville, California; from Yarmouth, Mass.
Patriot defensive end, 1996-1997; uniform #94
Signed to the practice squad Dec 31, 1996
Pats résumé: part of one season on the practice squad, plus one full offseason and training camp


Though he was born in California, Josh Heinrich Taves grew up locally. He went to Dennis-Yarmouth High School, and then Northeastern from 1991-94. Taves was with the Patriots in the 1997 offseason but was waived prior to the start of the regular season. (One site disputes that, saying Taves was placed on injured reserve on Aug 21, 1997, and then released with an injury settlement on Sept 22.) He did play in 29 games for Carolina and Oakland from 2000-2002 and finished his NFL career by spending 2003 on IR with the Panthers. prior to that he also palyed one season in NFL Europe for the Barcelona Dragons, and played some in the Arena Football league.

Taves was with the Raiders when Oakland lost to the Patriots in the snow in the 2001 divisional playoff game.



1997 Patriots Media Guide

Transactions: Josh Taves was signed to the Patroits’ practice squad during the 1996 playoffs on Dec. 31, 1996 ... signed as a free agent following the season on Feb. 20, 1997 ... he originally signed with Detroit as a non-drafted free agent on May 3, 1995 ... waived by the Lions (8/28/95) and re-signed to their practice squad two days later ... activated to 53-man roster on Dec. 21 ... allocated to the Barcelona Dragons of the World League in 1996 ... released by the Lions during camp and missed most of the 1996 season before signing with the Patriots for the playoffs.​

Extra Points​

* Josh was one of 62 players to receive an AFC Championship Ring last season.​

* Josh attended Dennis-Yarmouth Hiqh School on Cape Cod and matriculated to Northeastern.​

* Among his gridiron teammates, Josh was regarded as the best slam dunk artist on the team.​

* Josh enjoys skiing and snowboarding.​

NFL Career GP/GS (regular season 0/0, postseason 0/0):​

Taves spent the 1995 season on the Detroit Lions' practice squad and was activated to the 53 -man roster for the 1995 season finale ... he was listed among the inactives the following week for the NFC Wild Card game at Philadelphia (12 /30 /95) ... released by the Lions during the preseason ... signed by the Patriots and remained on the team's practice squad throughout the playoffs.​

College: Earned four letters at Northeastern ... finished his career with 86 tackles, eight sacks, four fumble recoveries and four passes batted away ... made 42 tackles, with four sacks his senior season ... named The Jewish Sports Congress' Jewish All-American team his last two years at Northeastern ... sat out most of his freshman season with a dislocated thumb ... played in 11 games and totaled 43 tackles (26 solos), including three sacks, and four fumble recoveries in 1993 ... recorded a career-high with 11 tackles and two sacks vs. William &​

Mary.​

Personal: Josh Heinrich-Taves was born May 13 , 1972 ... split time growing up between South Florida and Boston ... attended Dennis-Yarmouth High on Cape Cod and New Hampton Prep and earned varsity letters in football and track majored in architecture at Northeastern .. . he enjoys skiing and snowboarding.​

Aug 20,1977 -- NFL Transactions

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ARIZONA CARDINALS: Placed DT Jerry Drake, OT Eric Jonassen and CB Dell McGee on injured reserve. Waived QB Chad May, WR Stevie Anderson, WR Kevin Jordan, PK Scott Bentley, FB Ryan...

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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Waived LB Monty Brown, WR Hason Graham, WR Ray Lucas, OL Curtis McGee, OL Juan Porter, DL Josh Taves, DL Jermaine Miles, DL Therone McQueen, LB Richard Alvarado, LB James Williams, LB Chris Wing, DB Jason Parker and DB Allan Jackson.​

Sept 17, 1999:

Josh Taves' quest for an NFL job took another hit over the weekend when he was cut by the Oakland Raiders.

D-Y grad Taves let go by Raiders Taves, who played his high school ball at Dennis-Yarmouth and his college ball at Northeastern, made it the final NFL cut before getting the axe. Last season, af…

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D-Y grad Taves let go by Raiders​

Taves, who played his high school ball at Dennis-Yarmouth and his college ball at Northeastern, made it the final NFL cut before getting the axe.​

Last season, after being named the 1998 NFL Europe Defensive Player of the Year, the 6-7, 260-pound defensive end was cut by New Orleans the night before the opening game of the regular season.​

He was cut by Detroit in 1996 and ended the year on the Patriots practice squad. But an ankle injury kept him out of action in the Patriots 1997 training camp and he was waived shortly after the season began.​

Oct 11, 2000:

Cape Cod Times | Sports | Taves lands spot with Raiders

Taves lands spot with Raiders After a long and frustrating battle, it appears Josh Taves has finally found an NFL team. As of yesterday, the former Dennis-Yarmouth and Northeastern gridster was…

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After a long and frustrating battle, it appears Josh Taves has finally found an NFL team. ... But a high ankle sprain suffered in training camp ...​

Josh Taves

Taves had an outstanding career at Northeastern before playing in the NFL. A four-year letterman, Josh had a career-best 43 tackles in 1993 (with three sacks and four fumble recoveries) for the Huskies. In 1994, he had 42 tackles and a career-high four sacks.​

After graduating in 1995, Taves went undrafted by the NFL and originally signed with the Detroit Lions as a rookie free agent. Josh did not play for the Lions that year and was signed by the New England Patriots for the 1997 season, but he did not play that year either. In 1998, Taves played for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe. He started all ten games for the Dragons and had 34 tackles, a team-high nine sacks, and three forced fumbles. He was named first-team All-NFL Europe, and the league's defensive MVP in 1998. Later that year, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins but did not play in the NFL.​

In 1999, the Raiders signed Taves but released him before the season; he then signed with the team again in 2000 and played in every game. In the regular season, Josh had 23 total tackles (20 solo), three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. In the January 6 play-off game against Jay Fiedler and the Miami Dolphins, Taves assisted in one tackle in Oakland's 27-0 victory -- it was the first playoff shutout in Raiders history. In the 2001 AFC Championship game, Josh had two tackles (one solo and one unassisted) in the Raiders' 16-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.​

The Raiders finished the 2001 regular season with a record of 10-6 and won the AFC West. During the season, Taves made 12 tackles (9 unassisted) with one sack. In the playoffs, they defeated the New York Jets in the first round but lost in their next game to the New England Patriots.​

Josh finished with 86 tackles, 8 sacks, and 4 fumble recoveries at Northeastern. With Barcelona, Taves started all ten games and finished with 34 tackles, a league-leading 9 sacks.​

Josh Taves -- Sports Acupuncture

Josh Taves is a Licensed Acupuncturist with Sports Performance Acupuncture and Lead Acupuncturist of the Sports Medicine Department at St. Mary’s College.​

Josh had a previous externship with UC Berkeley Athletic Department and is a graduate of Acupuncture & Integrated Medicine College. He is a former NFL defensive linemen for the Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.​

After enduring years of injuries in the NFL Josh was exposed to the top doctors and sports therapists igniting a lifelong passion for healing others. Josh’s approach to treatment is to combine the best treatment options for each client – a “Bruce Lee approach”. From acupuncture and myo-fascial release to joint manipulations, shiatsu and herbal formulas, Josh is known to blend and perfect treatment plans making him extraordinarily equipped to handle the needs of athletes.​

Josh’s passion is treating sports related injuries and chronic pain to help his clients achieve their full potential on the golf course, in the yoga studio, during cross training or on the running trail. He is known for his holistic approach to patient’s well-being, incorporating tailored acupuncture treatment with dietary and supplement guidance.​

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One other pro football player born on this date with a New England connection:

Tom Nalen, 54 (May 13, 1971);
Born in Boston; Raised in Foxborough; Foxborough High School and Boston College
Five-time Pro Bowl center played 198 games for Denver from 1994-2007.

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10. Tom Nalen

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Today in Patriots History
Other May 13 Trivia​

May 13, 1962:
Boston Patriots re-sign Jim Lee Hunt

"Earthquake" had just been named to the first of what would be four AFL All-Star Teams a few months earlier. Hunt would proceed to play in every single game from 1960 to 1970, and was one of the first players inducted to the Pats Hall of Fame, in 1993.




May 13, 1972:
Patriots re-sign RB Carl Garrett:

1972 would be the 1969 third round draft pick's final year with the Pats, as FB Josh Ashton took on a larger role - and Chuck Fairbanks drafted Sam Cunningham the following spring. In four seasons in New England the product from New Mexico Highlands rushed for 2,235 yards and 15 touchdowns, with 1,158 yards and three touchdowns receiving. Garrett made the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 1969 when he led the league in yards per carry (5.0) and yards per touch (5.8), scoting seven touchdowns. He played for five more years, with the Bears, Jets and Raiders - and was the intended receiver on Ken Stabler's desperation pass that resulted in the atrocious roughing the passer penalty in the 1976 Ben Dreith game.




May 13, 1974:
Pats sign free agent WR Steve Schubert:

The Manchester NH native played his college football at UMass, and had played for the New England Colonials of the Atlantic Coast Football league in 1973. He played in eight games for the Pats in 1974 with one reception - and it was in one of the most iconic games of the pre-Brady Patriots history.

On Oct 27, 1974 the 5-1 New England Patriots were playing at the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings were the defending NFC champions, and looked down on the Pats - who were coming off a 5-9 season and had not had a winning season since 1966. Schubert caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Jim Plunkett that gave the Patriots a 10-0 halftime lead.

Minnesota took over on their own 26 with 1:52 left to play, down 10-7. Fran Tarkenton completed a 38-yard pass to John Gilliam, and a pass interference penalty on Deac Sanders gave the Vikings a first down at the three. Tarkenton ran it in on a bootleg to the left, and Minnesota had their first lead of the game with 1:26 to go. An arrogant Tarkenton and Ron Bolton got into it after the TD, with the quarterback whipping the ball at Bolton; both players were ejected.

After the kickoff Plunkett was only able to complete a couple of short passes, and the clock was winding down. On third down Plunkett hit Randy Vataha on a desperation heave - for his only catch of the day - that went for 55 yards, giving the Pats the ball on the Minnesota ten-yard line - but with just nine seconds remaining. Tight end Bob Windsor caught a pass from Plunkett near the seam on the right side on the two-yard line; at the same time the catch was made, Hall of Fame safety Paul Krausse delivered a big hit to Windsor on his knee, tearing his ACL to shreds. Windsor somehow miraculously stayed on his feet, and dragged Krausse (and himself) to the goal line before falling into the end zone for the game winning score.

The play not only ended Windsor’s season but effectively ended his career. Although he did return the following season he was clearly not the same and finished with only six receptions, before retiring from pro football.

Make no mistake, this was a huge statement game to NFL royalty such as the Vikings, as well as the rest of the NFL. Though multiple injuries would crush the pats for the rest of the season, this team provided genuine hope to the region. Two years later they would set a franchise record for the most wins (11-3) and best winning percentage - marks that would last for a whopping 31 years, until the Pats posted a 14-2 record in 2003.


As for Schubert, the Patriots released him five days prior to the start of the 1975 season. He went on to play the next five years as a special teams standout and backup receiver with the Chicago Bears.

Steve Schubert (2006) - Hall of Fame - University of Massachusetts Athletics

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If the Patriots gave up on Steve Schubert too early, that is nothing compared to the next player.

May 13, 1980:
New England signs their third round draft pick, Texas DT Steve McMichael

Mongo played in six games with the Patriots in 1980, before being placed on injured reserve on November 3. The Pats released McMichael on August 24, 1981 - and the Chicago Bears signed him two months later.

McMichael went on to play in 191 games over 13 seasons with the Bears, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. While it was a bit late, at least it was not posthumous. McMichael passed away in April at the age of 67.

"Thank God New England got rid of me. Some teams, they want you to have a certain image. Other teams, like this one, they just want you to get down and dirty. I'm really proud to be a Bear. The Patriots, yeah, they thought I was a little weird. And I guess I am. But here they don't care, long as you play hard. The town, the coach, the team — it's Steve McMichael. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."​

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Steve McMichael, 1984​

May 13, 1996:
Pats re-sign Andre Bowden

The 6'3, 240 lb linebacker from Fayetteville State spent one year with Frankfurt in the WLAF and had an Arena Football League career that began in 1991 that lasted until 2004, but he never got on the field in his two NFL years, both with the Patriots.




May 13, 2013:
New England waives DL Brandon Deaderick

A 7th round pick in 2010 out of Alabama, Deaderick played in 34 regular season games with 14 starts over three seasons, plus six playoff games with five starts. He was mysteriously suspended by the team on January 3, 2011 during the Pats bye week but reinstated before the next game.




May 13, 2019:
OT Jared Veldheer retires, just days after signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract.

The 32-year old veteran had been expected to be the Pats starting left tackle. Per the second article all it took was one workout session, and his hip said 'no mas'.

OL Jared Veldheer Placed on Reserve/Retired List

Jared Veldheer explains why he left Patriots so quickly and retired

Grand Rapids native, who left after nine seasons as a starter in the NFL, discovered offseason rehab work didn't yield results he anticipated.

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May 13, 2024:

Patriots cut RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn, sign four undrafted rookies

The Patriots announced five roster moves Monday.

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The Patriots announced five roster moves Monday.​

They released veteran running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn and signed four rookie free agents.​

Running back Terrell Jennings, offensive guard Ryan Johnson, linebacker Jay Person and Australian defensive end Jotham Russell signed after successful tryouts at the team’s rookie minicamp. The Patriots will receive a roster exemption for Russell as an International Pathway Program player.​

Vaughn, 27, signed with the Patriots’ practice squad on Dec. 19 after his release from the Buccaneers. The Bucs drafted him in the third round of the 2020 draft.​

Vaughn has played 43 regular-season games and has totaled 13 rushes for 384 yards with two touchdowns and 14 receptions for 81 yards with one touchdown. He has also appeared in four postseason games, including the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV win, and has 22 rushing attempts for 74 yards and two receptions for 9 yards.​

Jennings, 23, played 44 games during his college career at Florida A&M and totaled 281 rushing attempts for 1,860 yards and 24 touchdowns.​

Johnson, 23, played both guard and tackle during his college career at Duquesne (2019-20) and Youngstown State (2021-23).​

Person, 24, began his college career at Appalachian State in 2018 before transferring to Chattanooga. He played 51 games during his college career and finished with 233 total tackles, 26.5 sacks, six passes defensed, nine forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.​

Russell, 20, is an Australian rugby player who is converting to defensive end. The 6-foot-4, 239-pounder, played for the Currumbin Eagles and Tweed Seagulls under 21 team.​

'Do it the Patriot way:' Former Bradley County high school football star signs to the NFL

Not too long ago, Chattanooga Native Jay Person was playing on the Jimmie Lovell Field at Bradley Central High School.Now, he'sone step closer to the NFL.A Ch

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Ryan Johnson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Contract With New England - Youngstown State University

Former Youngstown State offensive lineman Ryan Johnson signed an undrafted rookie free agent contract with the New England Patriots, the organization announced on

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Patriots receive IPP roster exemption, sign Australian rugby player Jotham Russell

Updated International Player Pathway program rules allow the Patriots to sign Russell without forfeiting one of their 90-man roster spots.

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Former Buccaneers Running Back Cut From New England Patriots

It is always good to keep tabs on former Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they move around the league, and now a former Super Bowl-winning running back for the Bucs will

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May 13, 2025:

Longtime scouting exec leaves Patriots organization

The Patriots front office continues to be reshaped under Mike Vrabel

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According to a source, the Patriots and director of college scouting Camren Williams are parting ways. Williams has been with the organization since 2016. Hired by Bill Belichick, he was promoted to his latest position in 2022.​

The son of former Patriots defensive lineman Brent Williams, Camren quickly rose to the ranks of the organization under Belichick. He was hired as a scouting assistant in 2016 before being promoted to an area two years later. From 2018-2019, he scouted the southwest and then worked in the southwest area from 2019-2021.​

Williams was a national scout for one year during the 2021 NFL season before Belichick promoted him, at age 29, to the position of director of college scouting in the spring of 2022. Williams held that role for the last three Patriots drafts.​

Patriots Suffer Big Hit in Loss of Personnel Executive

Mike Vrabel didn't allude to any changes within New England's front office following what was largely considered to be a solid crop from their 2025 Patriots Draft picks, but it appears they're about to lose one significant name.

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It’s certainly a big hit for the Patriots, as Williams was a big figure within their personnel department. Anyone who watched the videos from this year’s draft as the team made their selections may have noticed that Williams was often one of the first people to speak to the players, before being handed off to Eliot Wolf, Mike Vrabel, and then finally, New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft.​

Williams, who was seen on video sitting next to Matt Groh during night one of the draft, was the one who made the first call several weeks ago to #4 overall pick Will Campbell, letting him know he was about to be selected.​

That tells you where he stood within the organization, and it looks like he’ll now take the next step within his career out in the Mile High City.​

For now, this one definitely creates a void and how they replace him will bear watching. Williams’ contributions while scouting players are something that has received repeated praise over the years, with his laser-focused intensity and his love of that aspect of his job having contributed heavily to the team’s success.​

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