Today In Patriots History May 26: Happy Birthday to Mark Anderson

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Today in Patriots History
Mark Anderson​

Happy 42nd birthday to Mark Anderson
Born May 26, 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Patriot defensive end, 2011; uniform #95
Signed as a veteran unrestricted free agent on August 5, 2011
Pats résumé: one season, 16 games; 10 sacks, 9 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass blocked; 3 playoff games, 2½ sacks


Mark Anderson was one of the best one-hit wonder, one-year rentals in franchise history. Unfortunately he is not remembered the same way that Ted Washington, Keith Traylor or Darrelle Revis are - because the Pats took home a Lombardi Trophy with those three, whereas New England lost to the Giants in the super bowl for the second time when Anderson was on the team.

Three August 5, 2011 columns:

Patriots sign pass-rushing DE Anderson

The Patriots signed of veteran defensive end Mark Anderson, a pass-rusher whose best season came as a rookie in 2006 when he had 12 sacks.

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Mike Reiss:​

The 6-foot-4, 255-pound Anderson, who entered the league as a fifth-round draft choice of the Bears in 2006, was with Chicago until Oct. 5 of last season. He was signed by the Houston Texans the next day and ended up playing 11 games (with two starts) for them.​

Anderson has started in 20 of 77 games, totaling 154 total tackles, 25½ sacks, seven passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also has played in three postseason games, including Super Bowl XLI.​

His 12 sacks in 2006 were the most of any rookie that year. He played defensive end in a 4-3 scheme that season.​

The Patriots have been working with six-year veteran Eric Moore and second-year man Jermaine Cunningham as their top ends in a four-man line. Anderson joins that mix.​

Patriots sign DE Anderson, release Favorite

The former Bears 4-3 end has 25.5 career sacks, with 12 coming as a rookie.

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Greg Bedard:​

Analysis: Anderson is strictly a pass-rushing end at this point. With the ascension of Israel Idonije last season with the Bears, Anderson became expendable. He’s very active and can get after the quarterback. He can’t defend the run at all anymore. Tight ends cover him up with ease. And Anderson is a 4-3 guy.​

Patriots sign defensive end Mark Anderson

Anderson has played for the Bears and Texans.

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Nick Underhill:​

He'll likely serve as a depth player behind the team's current ends.​

The Patriots also released defensive lineman Marlon Favorite, who spent the end of last season on the team’s practice squad.​

Mark Anderson had twelve sacks as a rookie for the Bears in 2006, but was unable to repeat that productivity over the next four seasons. The Patriots took a flyer and signed him as a veteran free agent late, after training camp had already begun. Anderson far exceeded the low expectations fans had for him. In the articles above, note there was across the board agreement that brushed him off as nothing more than 'depth', with no chance of having a larger role than Eric Moore (released) or Jermaine Cunningham (zero sacks, one tackle all season) would have on defense. So yes, jettisoning Marlon Favorite in favor of Mark Anderson was a major upgrade.


Nov 12, 2011:

Football journey: Mark Anderson

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Mark Anderson occupies Tully Banta-Cain’s old locker and jersey number (95), and he’s also taken over his old role.

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Mark Anderson occupies Tully Banta-Cain’s old locker and jersey number (95), and he’s also taken over his old role.​

Anderson is the Patriots’ nickel rusher, primarily coming onto the field on third down and obvious passing situations. He’s played in all eight games this season, totaling 157 of a possible 564 snaps (including penalties). He is tied for the team lead with 4.5 sacks, three of which have come at the end of games when the Patriots had the outcome in hand.​

In sharing his “football journey” with ESPNBoston.com this week, Anderson noted how a 12-sack rookie season with the Bears created a higher level of expectation that was an additional “opponent” to tackle.​

As a pass rusher opposite Andre Carter, Mark Anderson thrived, setting a career best with 16 QB hits and matching Carter's injury-abbreviated season with 10 sacks. During the regular season he played in every game for the Patriots, with two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection to go along with the ten sacks. Even without Carter opposite him, Anderson still continued to thrive in the postseason, with five tackles and 1½ sacks in the super bowl.

A few weeks after the super bowl loss, the Bills signed Anderson early in free agency to a four-year $20 million contract. He would play only five games for Buffalo, landing on IR and then being released the following offseason. Although he was only 29, he never played another down in the NFL after that.


Mark Anderson finished his NFL career with 98 games played over seven seasons, with 25 starts. he had 36½ sacks, 175 tackles (132 solo), 58 QB hits, 41 tackles for a loss, 7 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 10 pass deflections. He played in six playoff games with his teams going 4-2, with 15 tackles and seven quarterback hits.


Over the course of his eight-season NFL career Anderson made over $13 million. More than half of that amount, $8,000,000, was paid for just five games played in that final season in Buffalo.


July 23, 2013:

Bills admit error in adding Mark Anderson

Remember the Buffalo Bills’ 2012 offseason? That was the year Buffalo went on a rare spending spree and signed multiple players to big-money contracts.

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Dec 18, 2011: Mark Anderson harassing Tim Tebow. Anderson had two sacks, two QB hits,
three solo tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the 41-23 victory at Denver.​

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Today in Patriots History
Adam Vinatieri​

May 26, 2021:
After 24 NFL seasons, former Patriot kicker Adam Vinatieri retires

When he left New England in 2005 he owned every team kicking record as well as being the Pats all-time scoring leader, with all those records having since then been surpassed by Stephen Gostkowski.


We're all very familiar with the postseason game-winning field goals, but there are a few other factoids about the future Hall of Famer:

- Named Special Teams Player of the Week 27 times!
- NFL record for most combined (regular season plus postseason) total games played, 397
- NFL record for most career points scored, 2,673
- NFL record for most consecutive field goals made, 44
- NFL record for most career field goals made, 599
- NFL record for most seasons with 100+ points, 21
- NFL record for most career overtime field goals, 11
- NFL record form most field goals made in a single postseason, 14
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996)
- New England Patriots All-1990s Team
- New England Patriots All-2000s Team
- New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team

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Adam Vinatieri announces retirement on 'Pat McAffee Show'

Adam Vinatieri retires as NFL's all-time leading scorer after 24 seasons

Vinatieri won four Super Bowls as a member of the Patriots and Colts while connecting on some of the biggest kicks in NFL history.

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End Of An Era, Adam Vinatieri Announces Retirement

After a 24-year career, the NFL's all-time leading scorer and South Dakota native Adam Vinatieri has announced his retirement.

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Kicker Adam Vinatieri, NFL's all-time leading scorer, retiring after 24 seasons

Adam Vinatieri, the NFL's all-time leading scorer, announced Wednesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he is retiring after 24 seasons.

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Adam Vinatieri retirement: Seven crazy stats about former Patriots, Colts kicker's career | Sporting News

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Future Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri Announces Retirement

Adam Vinatieri recorded an NFL all-time record 2,673 points in his career.

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Adam Vinatieri, NFL's all-time leading scorer, announces retirement

Vinatieri has won four Super Bowls, qualified for three Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro first-team selection on three occasions.

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Adam Vinatieri is retiring. Here's what Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft had to say.

The coach and owner recall the future Hall of Famer's clutch kicks in playoff games and Super Bowls

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Former Patriots kicker and Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri retires after 24 seasons

Former Patriots kicker and Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri, the NFL's all-time points scorer, has retired after 24 NFL seasons.

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Today in Patriots History
Willie McGinest​

May 26, 2015:
Willie McGinest is elected into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame

Willie McGinest elected into Patriots Hall of Fame

Willie McGinest has been elected into the Patriots Hall of Fame.The three-time Super Bowl champion and pass-rushing extraordinaire will be the 24th member enshrined in the Patriots Hall of Fame at …

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Willie McGinest elected to Patriots Hall of Fame

The three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker/defensive end will be enshrined at a ceremony this summer.

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The Patriots announced on Tuesday that Willie McGinest has been selected by fans as the 24th enshrinee into the team’s Hall of Fame.

McGinest, the Patriots’ first-round draft pick in 1994 (fourth overall), played 12 of his 15 NFL seasons in New England, won three Super Bowls, and ranks third in franchise history in sacks with 78 and first in postseason sacks with 16.

The retired linebacker will enter the Patriots’ Hall with senior selection committee inductee Houston Antwine at a ceremony this summer that will be open to the public. He will also be honored at halftime of a Patriots home game to be determined during the 2015 season.

One of the key foundation pieces in the early years of the Patriots dynasty, McGinest made two Pro Bowls and was selected to two Patriots all-decade teams. He recorded 582 tackles, made five interceptions, forced 16 fumbles and recovered 15. McGinest spent the final three seasons of his career with the Cleveland Browns and now works as an analyst on NFL Network.



Good article/interview by Mike Reiss on Willie McGinest's career with the Pats below.

Willie McGinest humbled by call to Patriots Hall

Former New England Patriots defensive end Willie McGinest voices his appreciation for being named into the team's Hall of Fame.

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Reflecting on being the fourth pick of the '94 draft.
"I tell the story all the time. It’s a funny situation because [former Patriots head coach Bill] Parcells never really called me or kept in touch. I had one visit, and I thought I was going to Dallas; they were going to trade and move up and then I happened to be in New England. I really didn’t watch a lot of New England football. I knew about it because Drew [Bledsoe was] drafted number one overall the year before."​

Personal highlights.
"The Indianapolis Colts; we played the most, so I’d have to say that’s a pretty big one [a tackle on the goal-line to preserve a regular-season win in 2003]. Setting the postseason sack record in a single game against Jacksonville, that stands out. But probably the first Super Bowl when I got that holding penalty against Marshall Faulk and I came back, I didn’t lay down, I didn’t put my head down, and that was the personality of my entire team -- just never stop fighting. I came back and got a sack against Kurt Warner to knock them out of field goal position, which I would like to say was instrumental and helped us go on as we won by a field goal. Plays like that, I would say those are my biggest three memories."​

 

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Today in Patriots History
Zachary Thomas​

Happy 27th birthday to Zachary Thomas
Born May 26, 1998 in San Diego; hometown Carlsbad, California
Patriot guard, 2024; uniform #72
Claimed off waivers from the Rams on August 28, 2024
Pats résumé: one season, eight games (zero starts); 84 snaps on offense, 24 on special teams

Patriots claim pair of offensive tackles, two defensive players off waivers

The Patriots were awarded four players off waivers on Wednesday, including a pair of tackles to potentially help with the team's depleted offensive line.

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After trimming their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday, the Patriots claimed four more off waivers on Wednesday. Offensive tackles made up half of the group awarded to New England, which is no surprise given the team's issues along the offensive line.​

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The two tackles claimed by the Patriots are Demontrey Jacobs and Zachary Thomas. New England also claimed defensive tackle Eric Johnson and linebacker Curtis Jacobs, according to ESPN's Field Yates.​

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Zachary Thomas is a 6-foot-5, 300-pound tackle that was a sixth-round pick by the Bears in 2022. He spent most of his rookie season on the Chicago practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster of the L.A. Rams. Thomas played three games -- and saw 36 snaps -- for the Rams over the last two years.​

Patriots claim four players on waivers while adding o-line depth

Offensive line is clearly a focus for the Patriots, who added four players on the waiver wire Wednesday -- two of which were offensive tackles.

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Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf weren't lying when they said the New England Patriots would be active on the waiver wire. The Patriots placed waiver claims on four players Wednesday ahead of the 12 p.m. ET deadline to submit such claims.​

All four players were released by their previous teams prior to Tuesday's deadline to trim rosters to 53 players. As the team with the third-worst record in 2023, the Patriots had third priority on the waiver wire, behind the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders. Carolina (five players) and New England (four players) were the only two teams that claimed more than two players.​

The Patriots released wide receiver Jalen Reagor, cornerback Isaiah Bolden, offensive guard Michael Jordan and defensive tackle Trysten Hill to make room for their four waiver wire additions.​

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Even though the New England offensive line was horrific in 2024, Thomas was unable to supplant other players for much playing time. During his eight games with the Patriots he averaged only 10½ snaps per game on offense, and another three snaps per game on special teams. Nearly all of his playing time came in two games: a week three 24-3 loss at the Jets, and a week six 41-21 loss to Houston. Thomas finished the season with the Texans, and is still on Houston's roster. Overall he has played in 17 games over three NFL seasons.


A bit of Pats trivia: Zachary Thomas went to the same high school that Ted Johnson attended 27 years earlier, and is from the same town that Kevin O'Connell grew up in.

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Career Earnings: $2,331,152

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Today in Patriots History
An announcer's nightmare​

Happy 47th birthday to Maugaula Norman "Ula" Tuitele
Born May 26, 1998 in Torrance, California; hometown San Bernardino
Patriot linebacker, 2000-2002; uniform #96 ('00), #47 ('01), #59 ('02)
Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 19, 2000
Pats résumé: three seasons, five games; three tackles, one super bowl ring



It's the slow offseason this time of year, and a slow day today for Pats birthdays as well.

Maugaula Tuitele was the team's leading tackler in the preseason, but it wasn't enough to earn a roster spot.​

The Colorado State special teamer was the original Ross Ventrone during his tenure with the Patriots. When he wasn't being cut or re-signed, Tuitele did manage to get in to five games over three seasons with the Pats. Tuitele also played for the Rhein Fire for one season (making the All-NFL Europe Team), nine games with Buffalo, one with Oakland, and was on Tampa Bay's practice squad as well.


June 20, 2002:
Tuitele honored in Europe -- Patriots.com

Linebacker Maugaula Tuitele made the most of a favor granted to him and earned a spot on the All-NFL Europe League Team.​

One of five players from the Rhein defense selected to the team, Tuitele manned the middle linebacker spot for the Fire. He was second on the team in tackles with 61, also posting one sack, four passes defensed and a special teams stop.​

Joining Tuitele and Johnson on the All-League defensive team from Rhein were safety Deke Cooper (the league's defensive MVP), cornerback Earthwind Moreland and defensive tackle Brandon Miller.​

Sept 1, 2002:

TUITELE SWEATS IT OUT ON CUT DOWN DAY

He first joined the Patriots as a rookie free agent at training camp in 2000, the quiet easygoing guy with the unpronounceable name whose hairstyle stood out more than his play. Maugaula Tuitele (Mah-ga-oo-la Too-it-elly) was known then as…

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"Every day I come to work, I worry," Tuitele said. "I'm nervous."​

It's either be nervous or numb. The Patriots cut Tuitele like Martha Stewart cuts greens for her salad. NFL rules mandate teams cut their rosters to 53 by today, and if it happens to Tuitele, it won't be a unique experience.​

"I don't know if I've got enough fingers and toes," Tuitele said when asked how many times he has received the dreaded tap on the shoulder. The Patriots media guide lists 16 times the former Colorado State star has been signed or released, including one brief appearance the last week of the 2001 season on the Buccaneers practice squad. In two seasons, he has appeared in two regular season games and made one tackle.​

Why did he return to the Patriots this summer?​

"They were the only ones who called me," he said.​

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And when starting middle linebacker Tedy Bruschi sustained a knee injury Aug. 23 early in an exhibition victory over Carolina, Tuitele got a lot of playing time and responded with a team-high 11 tackles. Against the Redskins, he had an interception. Bruschi says Tuitele, 6 feet 1, 253 pounds, has been the Patriots' best linebacker in training camp.​

Sept 1, 2002:

No real surprise cuts

FOXBORO — One “feel-good” story will continue into the Patriots' regular season, while at least two more have ended.

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One “feel-good” story will continue into the Patriots' regular season, while at least two more have ended.​

The Patriots reduced their roster to the NFL-mandated limit of 53 players Sunday by cutting 10 players and putting one more on the physically-unable-to-perform list. The most surprising survivor of the lot was Stephen Neal, the former collegiate wrestler who became an offensive lineman, while linebacker Maugaula Tuitele and wide receiver Freddy “Boom Boom” Coleman had their long-shot hopes dashed in the final cut.​

In addition to Tuitele and Coleman, the Patriots released defensive linemen Maurice Anderson, David Nugent, Riddick Parker and Jace Sayler; guard Drew Inzer, tight end Arther Love, wide receiver T.C. Taylor and cornerback Brock Williams. Another cornerback, Leonard Myers, was placed on the PUP list and will remain inactive until after the sixth week of the regular season.​

Sep 5, 1998: Ula Tuitele #42 of the Colorado State Rams in action against the Colorado Buffaloes at Mile High Stadium​

Patriots hard-to-say Hall of Fame: Hjalte Froholdt, Michael Hoomanawanui and more

Patriots draft pick Hjlate Froholdt is just the latest player with a tricky name.

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Today in Patriots History
Hoot Gibson​

Happy 86th birthday to Claude Andrew "Hoot" Gibson
Born May 26, 1939; from Asheville, North Carolina
Boston Patriots defensive backfield coach, 1968
Pats résumé: one season as a position coach



Claude 'Hoot' Gibson was a cornerback from North Carolina State who was drafted by the Bears and the Raiders in 1961. Gibson did not miss a single game in his five years playing in the AFL, collecting 22 interceptions for the Chargers and Raiders. After a year working as a scout for Al Davis, Hoot began his 16-year coaching career in 1967 as the defensive backs coach at NC State, and then joined the Patriots a year later.


1968 Boston Patriots Media Guide -- page 13

CLAUDE GIBSON​

Defensive Backfield Coach​

"Hoot" is a former American Football League defensive back and North Carolina State defensive backfield coach who will now handle the Pats' secondary.​

He comes to the Patriots from North Carolina State following one of his school's finest seasons in history. His defensive backfield was cited by head coach Earl Edwards for its major contribution to a sparkling 8-2 season's record and a win over Georgia in the Liberty Bowl.​

The new Patriots' aide also has had six years of playing and scouting experience in the AFL. He played for five years with the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders as a defensive back and punt return specialist. His first two years were spent under Sid Gillman at San Diego and from 1963 to 1965, Gibson played for Al Davis and the Raiders. After completing his playing career he continued to scout for the Raiders' organization.​

Claude “Hoot” Gibson

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• Led the league in interceptions in 1962 and punt returns in 1963 and 1964​

• Returned to NC State as an assistant coach in 1967​

• Spent three years as head coach at Tulsa and 10 years as head coach at Mars Hill College​

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The late Earle Edwards spent 17 years guiding the NC State football program. "Coach Edwards was the most inspirational and influential man I ever met," says Claude Gibson, a standout State player from 1957-60. "I've never known a finer gentleman and a more detailed coach."​

Gibson and Edwards first met during the summer of 1957. Fresh out of Lee Edwards High School in Asheville, Gibson had been an all-state gridiron player, but had made his mark as a track star, winning the 1957 high hurdles state championship.​

After starring in the annual East-West All-Star Game, Gibson had hopes of impressing the coaching staff at UNC-CH. However, it was Edwards and NCSU track coach Paul Derr, who convinced him to wear red and white. Gibson was an instant star on the Wolfpack freshman team, as a defensive back, receiver, return man and halfback. When his time came to join the varsity, he was ready.​

For the three seasons, Gibson rarely came out of a ballgame. He led the Pack in punt returns in 1958 and 1960, kickoff returns in '59 and interceptions in 1960 with four. He provided crucial rushing and receiving yards whenever needed. He played his entire senior season with a broken hand and wrist.​

Gibson concluded his senior year by playing in four post-season all-star games Senior Bowl, Copper Bowl, Coaches All-America Bowl and the Chicago All-Star Game.​

Drafted in the third round of the NFL draft by Chicago, he decided to sign with the AFL's San Diego Chargers. Gibson played two years at San Diego, leading the league in interceptions in 1962. His Charger teammates gave him the nickname "Hoot".​

"During my pro career I never saw my name in the paper as Claude", says Gibson. "It was Hoot; everywhere I went, and still is today."​

The Chargers lost to the Houston Oilers, 10-3, in the AFL Championship game in 1960. Edwards encouraged Gibson to return to NC State to finish his degree work, and help coach spring ball. He received an education degree from State in 1961.​

Following the '62 season, Gibson was traded to Oakland. In both 1963 and 1964, Gibson led the AFL in punt returns. He still owns the third best punt return average (12.1) of all professional football players with 75 or more returns.​

Gibson's pro playing career lasted five years, when he abruptly retired at age 25. For the next two years he served as a scout and recruiter in the Raider's organization.​

In 1967 when Edwards had an opening on his staff, Gibson was the first person he called. He coached the White Shoes defensive backs of the 1967 Wolfpack that started the year 8-0 and rose to No. 3 in the polls.​

Following the '67 season, Gibson began a two year pro coaching career. At age 29 he coached the Boston Patriot DBs in 1968, becoming the youngest assistant coach in professional football.​

In 1970, Gibson returned to college football as the offensive coordinator at Tulsa University. He was elevated to interim head coach, but after Gibson's Tulsa squad started the season 4-1, which included a stunning upset of Memphis State, the interim label was removed.​

Gibson spent three seasons at Tulsa, then came home as the head football coach at tiny Mars Hills College. He spent 10 seasons there, compiling a 55-37-2 record, winning one South Atlantic Conference championship, producing four Division II All-Americans and 25 All-SAC players.​

Earle Edwards, characteristically conservative with praise, had some for one of his boys.​

"Claude Gibson was one of the finest all-around players we ever had at NC State" once said the gentleman coach.​

 

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Today in Patriots History
Another announcer's nightmare​

Happy 30th birthday to Quincy Oludaware Adeboyejo
Born May 26, 1995 in Cedar Hill, Texas
Patriot wide receiver, 2019 practice squad; uniform #10 (2019), #19 (2020)
Signed to the practice squad as an undrafted rookie free agent on November 20, 2019
Pats résumé: one season on the practice squad, plus one full offseason and training camp followed by a year on IR


Oct 14, 2019:

Patriots work out free agent receiver Quincy Adeboyejo and cornerback Lenzy Pipkins ahead of Week 7

Ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Jets, the Patriots reportedly worked out free agent wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo and cornerback Lenzy Pipkins, according to Howard Balzer. Adeboyejo, a 6’3, 197-pound wideout from Ole Miss, went undrafted in 2017 and spent a season on the Ravens...

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Ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Jets, the Patriots reportedly worked out free agent wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo and cornerback Lenzy Pipkins, according to Howard Balzer.​

Adeboyejo, a 6'3, 197-pound wideout from Ole Miss, went undrafted in 2017 and spent a season on the Ravens practice squad before getting waived with a non-football injury designation.​

He then caught on with the Jets late in training camp this year but was cut nine days after he signed. Adeboyejo played four seasons at Ole Miss, totaling over 1,400 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. His best season was his junior year in 2015, where he caught 38 passes for 604 yards and seven touchdowns. He did run a 4.43 40-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Draft Combine, so if the Patriots are looking for a speed threat on the outside, he could theoretically stretch a defense.​

August 16, 2020:

This Receiver Considering Retirement After Getting 'Fired' By Patriots - NESN.com

Quincy Adeboyejo had a rough Saturday, to say the least. The 25-year-old receiver was released by the Patriots with an injury designation that could see him land back in New England if he clears waivers. Adeboyejo, who previously played with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, joined the...

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Quincy Adeboyejo had a rough Saturday, to say the least.​

The 25-year-old receiver was released by the Patriots with an injury designation that could see him land back in New England if he clears waivers. Adeboyejo, who previously played with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, joined the Patriots’ practice squad last November and has battled injuries throughout his career.​

After being released, the Ole Miss product took to social media to vent his frustrations, even teasing potential retirement.​

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Yeah, not the best way to start a weekend.​

Even if Adeboyejo returns to the Patriots, he’ll face an uphill climb in making New England’s roster. He currently is blocked at the receiver position by Julian Edelman, N’Keal Harry, Mohamed Sanu, Jakobi Meyers, Damiere Byrd and Gunner Olszewski, among others.​

Adeboyejo spent 2020 on injured reserve after being waived-injured, and was never re-signed by any NFL teams after that.

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Career Earnings: $1,148,353

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Happy 48th birthday to Antuan Minye' Edwards
Born May 26, 1977 in Starkville, Mississippi
Patriot safety, 2005 offseason; uniform #42
Signed as a free agent on June 6, 2005
Pats résumé: one offseason and training camp


June 7, 2005:

Safety valve: Patriots sign DB Antuan Edwards

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The Patriots added another piece to their defensive backfield yesterday, signing free agent Antuan Edwards to a one-year contract worth $540,000.​

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Edwards has experience at both cornerback and safety with his best fit here likely at safety, where he could add a veteran presence behind starters Rodney Harrison and Eugene Wilson. The top backups are second-year players Guss Scott and Dexter Reid, and rookie James Sanders.​

``Of all the situations that presented itself to Antuan throughout the process, this remained one of the most intriguing ones," said Brian Levy, who represents Edwards. ``It wasn't just because of the status of the Patriots organization in the NFL, and their dominance over the past few years, but also my familiarity with (vice president of player personnel) Scott Pioli and Bill Belichick and what they've done for some of my other clients, how they've helped their careers."​

Levy said four teams expressed interest in Edwards, a first-round pick of the Packers in 1999. Edwards played for Green Bay from 1999-2003, before splitting time with the Dolphins and Rams last season. He's appeared in 68 games, with 31 starts.​

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Last year in Miami, Edwards was signed to compete with Arturo Freeman at free safety. He started eight of the first nine games, but shortly after Jim Bates was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach, Edwards was released.​

He was signed by the Rams, appearing in six games with five starts. St. Louis hoped to re-sign Edwards this offseason, offering a three-year deal, but Edwards opted for free agency.​

In both Miami and St. Louis, he encountered some tackling problems and didn't always play with confidence.​

The Patriots first met with Edwards on March 7 at Gillette Stadium. Levy said Edwards is excited about being a part of what should be the most competitive training camp in Belichick's six years as coach.​

The Patriots released Antuan Edwards with an injury settlement on August 25, 2005.

Antuan Edwards Career Game Log | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Get Antuan Edwards Career game log for regular season and playoff games on Pro-football-reference.com.

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

John McCormick (May 26, 1937 - Nov 12, 2013)
Born in Boston; raised in Belmont, Belmont High School; Boston College and UMass

John McCormick was the Vikings punter in 1962 and a backup QB with Denver from 1963-68. In his first start the Broncos scored 50 points, a team record that would stand for 51 years.

McCormick first saw non-garbage time action in his second year as a pro in 1963. In both of those first two instances he engineered 4th quarter game winning come from behind drives. The first was a fourth quarter 72 yard touchdown pass to Lionel Taylor that gave the Broncos a 14-10 victory over the Boston Patriots on September 29, 1963 at Bears Stadium in Denver. (Eight of McCormick's first ten TDs went to the All Pro Taylor.) The next comeback win came seven days later, in the 50-34 slugfest mentioned above against the Chargers.

Fifty years ago, Broncos QB John McCormick helped put 50 on scoreboard

Fifty years ago, Broncos QB John McCormick helped put 50 on scoreboard

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20th Century May 26 Trivia​

May 26, 1976:
Former quarterback Butch Songin passes away from cancer at the age of 76

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Unlike the affluent Tom Brady, the Patriots' first quarterback coached high school football on the side.

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Edward F. Butch Songin-He was a former quarterback for the Boston College Eagles, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Rugby Union, and for the American Football League's Boston Patriots and New York Titans. He also was an All-American defenseman for the BC Eagles ice hockey team. From 1947...

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Butch Songin was the first ever QB for the Patriots, but honestly I don't know anything about him. I learned from Wikipedia that he was from Mass, played Football and Hockey at BC, wore #11 and that he died of Cancer in 1976. I know we have some old fans but I don't know if we have any from then, but does anyone know more about him or have some sources where I can find some more information?

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May 26, 1979:
The Patriots sign free agent OT Pat Staub, from Temple

Staub originally signed as an undrafted rookie with the Jets in 1977, but was cut at the start of training camp. For reasons unknown he left the Pats training camp shortly after it opened, on August 7, 1979. The 6'2, 255 lb Pennsylvania native resurfaced in New England a few years later, playing for the 1983 USFL Boston Breakers. Prior to that he was with the CFL Ottawa Rough Riders in 1982.

May 26, 1995:
The Pats re-sign two exclusive rights free agent wide receivers: Ray Crittenden and Troy Brown

Crittenden had 44 receptions in two seasons with the Pats, seemingly making every catch while horizontal to the ground. Brown was waived at the end of his second training camp but re-signed with the club in the middle of the '94 season. He was never waived again, proceeding to play in a combined 212 regular season and postseason games en route to the Patriots Hall of Fame.

 

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Today in Patriots History
More May 26 Factoids​

May 26, 2008:
**** Evans passes away at the age of 92

Evans was a longtime assistant coach, who served as the Pats defensive line coach and defensive coordinator in 1971 and 1972. Two years working for Billy Sullivan and John Mazur was enough to convince Evans to retire from coaching after the '72 season.


For Assistant Coaches, Game Is Musical Chairs -- New York Times, March 8, 1972

Their vocation has no security. They move around a lot and about a dozen each year find their chairs pulled from beneath them. This year there was a 26 per cent turnover in the 165 jobs, a rate somewhat higher than usual.​

The league's senior assistant is little‐known **** Evans, who began with the Cardinals 20 years ago. He is now with the Patriots, but has worked for four other teams.​

1972 Patriots Media Guide -- page 13

**** EVANS​

Defensive Coordinator​

BIRTHDATE — May 31, 1918​

BIRTHPLACE — Chicago, Illinois​

COLLEGE — lowa ‘41​

SEASONS IN COACHING — 16​

YEAR WITH PATRIOTS — 2​

The “dean” of the Patriots coaching staff, **** has coached six different pro clubs during his 16-year career in the NFL...a native of Chicago, he played college ball at lowa (1937-39) and later played end with the Green Bay Packers (1940 and ‘43) and the Chicago Cardinals (1941-42) in the NFL... after a service hitch, he launched his coaching career at Long Beach City College (1946-47), moved to Nevada (1948-50) and Loyola of L.A. (1951) . . . pro coaching career began with Chicago Cardinals (1952), continued with Washington Redskins (1955-58) under Joe Kuharich . . . moved with Kuharich to Notre Dame in 1959... joined Paul Brown with Cleveland Browns (1960-63) , rejoined Kuharich with Philadelphia Eagles (1964-68) . . . served as scout for Green Bay in 1969 and coached defensive backfield in 1970... lives in Medfield, Mass. with wife Miriam and children Nile, Marty and Sally.​

May 26, 2009:

Patriots release 2

The Patriots waived OL Damane Duckett and TE Brad Listorti today, thinning the roster to 90 players.

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The Patriots waived offensive lineman Damane Duckett and tight end Brad Listorti today.​

Both were longer shots to make the roster.​

Duckett, 28, was signed by the Patriots on March 23, 2009. He has played in 20 games with one start for the Carolina Panthers (2004), New York Giants (2004-05) and San Francisco 49ers (2006). He was a member of the 49ers practice squad in 2007 and spent the 2008 season on injured reserve with San Francisco. The 6-foot-6-inch, 329-pound offensive lineman was originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Panthers on April 30, 2004.​

Listorti, 24, was signed by the Patriots on Feb. 18, 2009. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as a rookie free agent from the University of Massachusetts on May 21, 2008. The 6-foot-4-inch, 255-pound tight end was waived by the Falcons on Aug. 11, 2008. During the 2008 season, Listorti had two stints on the New York Jets' practice squad - from Sept. 11-23 and from Oct. 22-Nov. 4.​

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May 26, 2015:
Patriots re-sign LB Dane Fletcher; Sign WR Zach D'Orazio -- Patriots.com

Patriots bring back linebacker Dane Fletcher

In the search for more linebacker depth, the Patriots are bringing back another familiar face by signing Dane Fletcher to a one-year deal. The 28-year-old spent his first four NFL seasons in New En…

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In the search for more linebacker depth, the Patriots are bringing back another familiar face by signing Dane Fletcher to a one-year deal.​

The 28-year-old spent his first four NFL seasons in New England before signing a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Fletcher’s return was first reported by ESPN Boston.​

The Patriots enter this season with several health concerns within their linebacker unit. Dont’a Hightower could miss all of training camp after having shoulder surgery right after the Super Bowl. Jerod Mayo is coming off a torn patellar tendon, which forced him to miss most of last season.​

Fletcher is the second former member of the Patriots to come back in recent weeks, joining Brandon Spikes, who also left for one season. Both Fletcher and Spikes will compete for the top backup linebacker spots in Foxboro during OTAs and training camp. If Hightower can’t start the season, both players could certainly help.​

Former Akron Zip WR Zach D'Orazio signs with New England Patriots

Two former Akron Zips football players sign NFL contracts this week.

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The ink is dry on NFL contracts for a pair of former Akron Zips.​

This week defensive lineman Nordly Capi has signed to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars, while wide receiver Zach D'Orazio has signed on with the New England Patriots. The more celebrated of the two is D'Orazio, a product of Avon Lake.​

D'Orazio appeared in all 12 games with 10 starts at wide receiver last fall. He was the Zips' top receiver with 62 catches for 658 yards (10.6 avg.) and a touchdown.​

At 6-2, 217 pounds, D'Orazio has good size for a slot receiver. The Patriots current slot receiver is former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman. D'Orazio arrived at Akron as a quarterback before converting to receiver.​

Capi, a transfer from Colorado State, had 39 tackles, 10.5 tackles for lost yardage, and five sacks last season.​

D'Orazio and Capi are the fourth and fifth former Akron players to sign rookie free agent contracts this spring. They join teammates RB Jawon Chisholm (Pittsburgh Steelers), LB Justin March-Lillard (Kansas City Chiefs), and DL Nmesoma Okafor (Cincinnati Bengals), who signed rookie free agent contracts earlier this month.​

May 26, 2019:
The NFL suspends TE Ben Watson for four games, after he had assumed his NFL career was finished

Ben Watson explains on his Facebook page that he's facing a four-game suspension

Ben Watson, who recently signed with the New England Patriots, announced on Facebook that he will serve a four-game suspension this season.

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Ben Watson will serve a four-game suspension to start the 2019 season.​

Watson announced the suspension for taking a banned substance in a lengthy Facebook post:​

"As the days and weeks of the 2018 football season passed, I was certain that it would be my last. Injuries and health concerns, including a random bout with appendicitis the last week of the season confirmed my decision, and as I walked off the field for my last time, I had no plans to return. Over the following months, I started actively pursing other career opportunities. After every season during my playing career, I visit with a few doctors for health screenings. During these times we identify the cumulative effects of injuries, stressors, and exertion on my health and formulate an offseason plan for recovery. As a professional athlete for the last 15 years I know very well the limitations on what can be prescribed for my overall health. After my contract expired last March I told my doctors I was finished playing, went through a series of medical tests and was prescribed Bio Identical Testosterone Cypionate to assist in healing my body and mind.​

"On March 29, nine days after I started therapy, I was randomly tested under our substance policies. I complied out of habit, never thinking in that moment I'd want to come back. In late April, some clubs expressed interest in me playing and after much deliberation and prayer, I decided I wanted to return. Considering myself previously retired, I had forgotten all about my test in March until I got a letter on May 3rd saying my results were positive. I was devastated and for obvious reasons did not want to proceed. At that point I knew that my decision to return to play would include a four game suspension and I immediately discussed this new development with the clubs.​

"Ultimately I decided to pursue another year and on May 9 the Patriots offered me a contract in spite of these circumstances. I am excited and thankful to return to New England but very disappointed that I will not be able to play and contribute immediately. This is not how I would want to enter a new locker room and attempt to earn my role on a new team. However, I respect the regulations that have been collectively bargained to promote fairness on the field of play and accept the discipline associated with my infraction. My goals as an athlete, teammate, friend, father, husband and believer have not changed. To live a life of integrity and humility while standing for kindness, justice and righteousness and to serve the people in the cities, regions and organizations that God places me in. Until my last day I will continue to pursue excellence in my craft and perform to the best of my ability. I am grateful for yet another opportunity to do so in the NFL."​

The tight end position remains in flux for the Patriots. Rob Gronkowski decided to retire in late March. New England signed Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Matt LaCosse, but also traded Jacob Hollister to the Seattle Seahawks and released Dwayne Allen. The Patriots didn't use any of their 10 draft selections on a tight end, but signed former Texas Longhorns tight end Andrew Beck as a rookie free agent.​

The 38-year-old Watson caught 35 passes for 400 yards and two touchdowns — including Drew Brees' 500th career touchdown pass — last season for the Saints.​

March 26, 2024:
One PatsFans article and one thread from 365 days ago

Patriots News 5-26, What The Patriots Need In OTAs

Judon responded on Twitter or "X" with a clip from "The Wolf of Wall Street, where DiCaprio said, "I'm Not F*****g Leaving!"

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May 26, 2024

Say it ain’t so lol. It really is a new era. Rex Ryan coming by for a motivational speech next?

Formal rival coach reportedly visited Patriots' OTAs

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy attended the New England Patriots organized team activities on Thursday, per ESPN's Mike Reiss. Dungy, a longtime head coach of the rival Indianapolis Colts, came to address the team. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has often ta

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Today in Patriots History​

Happy 48th birthday to Antuan Minye' Edwards

He wore 42... Don't have a pic though... not a lot out there...

 

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He wore 42... Don't have a pic though... not a lot out there...

 

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Thank you ... this is weird, because i checked getty, as it is my main source for photos... the top pic did not come up... the bottom one did, but since it didn't have a uni number, i didn't bother saving it...

ugh... reset my country of origin from the uk to the usa and there it was