Had 2 sacks in Pats debut in regular-season finale. … Has 6 tackles in Patriots’ postseason wins.

Stephon Gilmore Reggie White Jersey , CB (24), 6-1, 190, 6th season, South Carolina

Signed five-year, $65 million contract to come from Buffalo and struggled with inconsistency early on. … Made key stop on fourth down on Jags’ final drive to preserve win in AFC title game.

Malcolm Butler, CB (21), 5-11, 190, 4th season, West Alabama

Still best known for interception of Russell Wilson at goal line to clinch Super Bowl win over Seattle three years ago. … Signed one-year tender worth $3.9 million. Set to be unrestricted free agent in 2018.

Patrick Chung, S (23), 5-11, 215, 9th season, Oregon

Second-round pick in 2009 who had many ups and downs. … Went to Eagles in 2013 and struggled, returned to New England and has been solid … Hard-hitting tackler with better ball skills and recognition than in first term with Patriots.

Devin McCourty, S (32), 5-10, 195, 8th season, Rutgers

First-round pick in 2010. … Defensive captain. … Leader of secondary. … Former cornerback who found home at safety. … Twin Jason plays for Cleveland.

Duron Harmon, S (30), 6-1, 205, 5th season http://www.chiefsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-derrick-nnadi-jersey , Rutgers

Signed four-year deal to return. … Led team with 4 interceptions, one of those was Ben Roethlisberger’s ill-fated fake spike in December at Pittsburgh.

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SPECIAL TEAMS

Stephen Gostkowski, K (3), 6-1, 215, 12th season, Memphis

Team’s all-time scoring leader after replacing Adam Vinatieri … Made 37 of 40 field goals and 45 of 47 PATs this season for 156 points, second in the league to Greg Zuerlein.

Ryan Allen, P (6), 6-2, 220, 5th season, Louisiana Tech

Averaged 43.4 yards on punts in fifth season in Foxborough. Had only 2 punts blocked in career. Previous time was 2015 regular season against Eagles.

Dion Lewis, RB (33), 5-8, 195, 6th season, Pittsburgh

In addition to leading Pats in rushing, Lewis retuned 23 kicks for 570 yards, including 103-yarder against Denver.

Danny Amendola, PR (80), 5-11, 190, 8th season, Texas Tech

Was third on team with 61 receptions. … Caught two TD passes in fourth quarter to clinch rally against Jags in AFC title game. … Had 20-yard punt return to spark winning drive.

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