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last crossed paths with the New York Jets.But quarterback Sam Darnold’s health isn’t the only thing that’s changed between the two AFC East rosters. There’s also been changes to the list of former Patriots now with the 1-4 Jets [url=http://www.patriotsjerseyproshop.com/laadrian-waddle-jersey/]White LaAdrian Waddle Jerseys[/url] , and former Jets now with the 6-0 Patriots.Let’s revisit those roster ties heading into Monday’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at MetLife Stadium.NEW YORKBraxton Berrios, wide receiver – Berrios now stands five games into his Jets career after being claimed off waivers from New England on Labor Day weekend. Selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft and redshirted on injured reserve as a rookie, Berrios has since caught two passes for 29 yards with New York. The Miami Hurricane has also logged five punt returns for 39 yards as well as 11 fair catches. Demaryius Thomas, wide receiver – Following September’s season opener, New England sent Thomas to New York in exchange for a 2021 sixth-rounder. The five-time Pro Bowl wideout, who’d recently battled a hamstring injury, has worked back to start the past two Jets contests. Eight receptions for 107 yards have been collected over that stretch, with Thomas seeing 80 percent of the offensive downs this October.Conor McDermott, offensive tackle – McDermott is on his third AFC East tour since arriving as a Patriots sixth-round pick in the 2017 draft. The tackle by way of UCLA had been claimed by the Buffalo Bills in September of his rookie season, and would be claimed by the Jets from Buffalo earlier this month. McDermott has checked into eight career games, and was inactive for New York last Sunday.Harvey Langi, linebacker – The top signing in New England’s 2017 undrafted class has found his footing in East Rutherford. 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Roberts resided on injured reserve as a rookie and found himself awarded off waivers to New York at the 2016 roster deadline. Roberts’ Jets résumé includes 21 starts, 140 tackles, 22 passes defensed and three interceptions.NEW ENGLANDMatt LaCosse, tight end – For six days, LaCosse was a Jet. The tight end out Illinois would be waived after the 2015 preseason, yet he’d stay in town as a member of the New York Giants’ practice squad later that fall. LaCosse signed with New England this March after catching a career-high 24 passes with the Denver Broncos. He’s started three of his Patriots appearances to record three catches for 55 yards [url=http://www.patriotsjerseyproshop.com/david-andrews-jersey/]White David Andrews Jerseys[/url] , but is expected to be sidelined next Monday night due to a reported MCL sprain.Eric Tomlinson, tight end – The Patriots signed Tomlinson to the active roster amid a series of moves Tuesday. The run-blocking UTEP Miner went undrafted in 2015, and would be signed to the Jets’ 53 off the Houston Texans’ practice squad midway through 2016. Tomlinson, listed at 6-foot-6, 263 pounds, entered into 36 games while with the Jets. He caught 16 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown during his tenure before stopping in with the Giants to begin the 2019 regular season.Terrence Brooks, safety – The Jets acquired Brooks from the Philadelphia Eagles in August 2017. The Florida State Seminole would go on to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors that season, and then earned a team-high 392 snaps in the kicking game last season. New England signed Brooks to a two-year deal as free agency kicked off in March. A total of 107 snaps on defense have followed for Brooks, in addition to 87 on special teams.Mike Nugent, kicker – Eight specialists have been drafted inside the Top 100 since 2000, and only Sebastian Janikowski went higher than Mike Nugent. 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Gurley says he’s trying to avoid talking with Michel, his 2014 Georgia teammate, this week.At least not directly.Surrounded by reporters on Tuesday, Gurley took a few good-natured verbal jabs at Michel.“I remember when he first came in, he couldn’t run and catch,” Gurley said of Michel’s freshman season at Georgia. “I had to teach him how to do all that stuff.”Gurley taught Michel?“Yeah, I did,” he said. “Hopefully everything I taught him [url=http://www.patriotsjerseyproshop.com/patrick-chung-jersey/]White Patrick Chung Jerseys[/url] , he doesn’t do it and he just plays like he used to play before I taught him everything.”Michel on Monday described Gurley as a “big brother” at Georgia and said “it’s pretty cool” the two will share the spotlight on Sunday.“It’s just more amazing that it’s the Super Bowl,” Michel said.“We played on the same team, and I’ve seen him grow throughout the years. He worked for everything he got, and I’m excited for him.”Michel and Cleveland’s Nick Chubb had productive rookie seasons to join Gurley in the league and strengthen Georgia’s bragging rights to be the nation’s “RBU” — the top school for running backs. It’s been a much-repeated claim since Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy for the Bulldogs in 1982 and was followed by such backs as Garrison Hearst, Rodney Hampton, Robert Edwards and Knowshon Moreno.Gurley said Georgia has been RBU “since I left.” Chubb, Michel, Elijah Holyfield and D’Andre Swift have had 1,000-yard seasons. Holyfield, the son of former boxing champion Evander Holyfield, is entering this year’s NFL draft as a junior.Asked what makes Georgia different than other schools with more than one NFL running back, Gurley said “because we’re playing in the Super Bowl and nobody else is.”Each running back has help.The Rams boast a one-two punch with Gurley and C.J. Anderson. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also can give the ball to James White and Rex Burkhead.Patriots center David Andrews [url=http://www.patriotsjerseyproshop.com/patrick-chung-jersey/]Patrick Chung Jerseys 2019[/url] , another former Georgia player, said he enjoys seeing the Bulldogs’ tailback tradition getting attention.“Any publicity Georgia gets, I appreciate and I like,” Andrews said.Gurley was one of the NFL’s most productive players this season. He led the league with 21 total touchdowns and ranked third with 1,251 yards rushing. He also had 59 catches as he flourished as a runner and receiver for the second straight year in coach Sean McVay’s offense .Chubb ranked 10th with 996 yards and Michel was 15th with 931 yards in the regular season. Another former Georgia player, Isaiah Crowell, led the Jets in rushing following four seasons with Cleveland.Michel is the league’s top postseason rusher with 242 yards rushing and five touchdowns. That includes 129 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Chargers.Gurley had only four carries for 10 yards in the Rams’ NFC championship game win over New Orleans. Even though he ran for 115 yards in the Rams’ playoff win over Dallas, the quiet showing against the Saints made many observers wonder if Gurley was still bothered by a knee injury that caused him to miss the final two games of the regular season.He insisted his health is not an issue.“I feel good,” Gurley said Tuesday.McVay predicted Gurley “is going to be a big part” of the Super Bowl game plan.“I think a large part of specifically when you talk about last week’s game was the play selection,” McVay said Tuesday. “I’ve got to do a much better job for Todd to get him opportunities to get going.”
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