New England Patriots players

This is a list of New England Patriots players who appeared in at least one game for the team. The history of New England Patriots began in 1960, with the formation of the American Football League. Then known as the Boston Patriots, the team's first draft pick was Ron Burton. They have had three members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Eleven players are members of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, and seven of those have had their numbers retired.

Players by position

Running back

"Includes player listed as "running back", "halfback" and, "fullback"."

Tight end

"Includes players listed as "end" and "tight end"

Guard

Defense

Defensive back

"Includes players listed as "defensive back", "cornerback", or "safety"

Defensive end

pecial Teams

Kicker

Notes

References

*cite web | title = New England Patriots History | work = Football @ JT-SW.com | publisher = John Troan | date = 2007 | url = http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/teams.nsf/histories/patriots | accessdate = 2007-04-17 - For rosters and player stats.
*cite web | title = New England Patriots | work = Pro Football Reference | publisher = Pro-Football-Reference.com | date = 2007 | url = http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nweindex.htm | accessdate = 2007-04-20 - For rosters and player stats; also has Pro Bowl rosters and all-time statistical leaders.
*cite web | title = Official New England Patriots - History - Hall of Fame | work = Official Website of the New England Patriots | publisher = New England Patriots | date = 2007 | url = http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=halloffame | accessdate = 2007-04-17 - For members of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
*cite web | title = Official New England Patriots - History - Anniversary Teams | work = Official Website of the New England Patriots | publisher = New England Patriots | date = 2007 | url = http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=anniversaryteams | accessdate = 2007-04-19 - For members of the Patriots 10th Anniversary Team (named 1971) and 35th Anniversary Team (named 1994).
*cite web | title = Boston Patriots | work = Remember the AFL | publisher = American Football League Hall of Fame | date = 2003 | url = http://www.conigliofamily.com/Patriots.htm | accessdate = 2007-04-20 - Many details of individual players from the AFL years, specifically establishes Ron Burton as the team's first draft pick.
*cite web | title = NFL 75th Anniversary Team | work = NFL History | publisher = NFL.com | date = 2007 | url = http://www.nfl.com/history/legends/75th-anniversary | accessdate = 2007-04-24 - Features two Patriots: John Hannah and Mike Haynes.

External links

* [http://www.patriots.com/homepage/ Official Website of the New England Patriots]