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Patriots Hall of Famer Faces Former Team as Raiders Visit Gillette
5 Sep
Summary
- Patriots OC Josh McDaniels fired by Raiders in 2023, now faces them
- Raiders minority owner Tom Brady won 6 Super Bowls with Patriots
- Several players, coaches have ties to both teams

As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, the Week 1 matchup between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders is shaping up to be a reunion of sorts. The game at Gillette Stadium on September 10th will see several individuals with connections to both teams facing off.
Most notably, Patriots Hall of Famer Tom Brady is now a minority owner of the Raiders, though he will not be making the trip to Foxborough. Meanwhile, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was fired by the Raiders midway through the 2023 season, and now he'll be leading the New England offense against his former team.
Additionally, several players have spent time with both organizations, including linebacker Robert Spillane, who signed with the Patriots this offseason after two years in Las Vegas, and edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson, who played for the Raiders in 2024. On the Raiders' side, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and linebacker Elandon Roberts are among the former Patriots now suiting up for the Silver and Black.
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With so many familiar faces on both sidelines, this Week 1 clash promises to be an intriguing start to the new NFL campaign.