10 Players Who Have Switched Sides in Patriots-Jets Rivalry

Darrelle Revis, Vinny Testaverde, Bryan Cox and more.

One of the Oldest Rivalries in the League - The hottest rivalry in the AFC is between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots. Former Jets player Darrelle Revis recently became a Patriot just days into the free agency signing. But Revis isn’t the first player to get fans riled up. Keep reading for other players who switched sides in the Jet-Patriots rivalry. — Dominique Zonyeé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images; Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images; Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

1 / 11

One of the Oldest Rivalries in the League - The hottest rivalry in the AFC is between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots. Former Jets player Darrelle Revis recently became a Patriot just days into the free agency signing. But Revis isn’t the first player to get fans riled up. Keep reading for other players who switched sides in the Jet-Patriots rivalry. — Dominique Zonyeé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images; Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images; Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

#22 Darrelle Revis - Football player, New York Jets Total earnings: $28.3 million Salary/winnings: $27 million Endorsements: $1.3 million (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

2 / 11

Darrelle Revis - Darrelle Revis’ first home in the NFL was on the Jets when he was selected 14th overall in 2007. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers let him go on Wednesday, Jets fans got excited for Revis’ return. But according to Jets reporter Brian Constello, the “Jets never pursued Revis,” leaving opportunity for the Patriots to sign him for $12 million on Thursday.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Curtis Martin - Hall of Famer Curtis Martin was drafted by New England in 1995 and became the first Patriots player to rush for 100 yards in his pro debut. But after his third season as a restricted free agent, he signed a deal with the Jets, which included a “poison-pill” clause that could send him back to the Patriots after one year. He remained on the Jets until he retired in July 2007.(Photos: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images; Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images)

3 / 11

Curtis Martin - Hall of Famer Curtis Martin was drafted by New England in 1995 and became the first Patriots player to rush for 100 yards in his pro debut. But after his third season as a restricted free agent, he signed a deal with the Jets, which included a “poison-pill” clause that could send him back to the Patriots after one year. He remained on the Jets until he retired in July 2007.(Photos: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images; Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images)

Vinny Testaverde - Retired quarterback Vinny Testaverde had two stints on the New York Jets. With hopes of winning the Super Bowl in the 1999 season, Testaverde suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first game against New England. He left the Jets in 2004 only to return in 2005. A year later, he signed on with New England as backup QB to Tom Brady.(Photos: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images; Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

4 / 11

Vinny Testaverde - Retired quarterback Vinny Testaverde had two stints on the New York Jets. With hopes of winning the Super Bowl in the 1999 season, Testaverde suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first game against New England. He left the Jets in 2004 only to return in 2005. A year later, he signed on with New England as backup QB to Tom Brady.(Photos: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images; Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow’s time on the Jets was short lived, but his presence divided fans. They insisted that Tebow replace QB Mark Sanchez. After only throwing eight passes, the Jets released him in 2013 and he was acquired by the Patriots that same year.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images; Elsa/Getty Images)

5 / 11

Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow’s time on the Jets was short lived, but his presence divided fans. They insisted that Tebow replace QB Mark Sanchez. After only throwing eight passes, the Jets released him in 2013 and he was acquired by the Patriots that same year.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images; Elsa/Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT
Ty Law - Retired five-time Pro Bowler Ty Law was drafted into the league by New England in 1995, but after a decade with the Patriots he was released in 2005 due to a salary cap. The Jets scooped Law up that same year, and he had a career-high 10 interceptions and was the only Jet selected for the Pro Bowl. He briefly left the Jets for Kansas City and returned to NY in 2008.(Photos: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images; Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

6 / 11

Ty Law - Retired five-time Pro Bowler Ty Law was drafted into the league by New England in 1995, but after a decade with the Patriots he was released in 2005 due to a salary cap. The Jets scooped Law up that same year, and he had a career-high 10 interceptions and was the only Jet selected for the Pro Bowl. He briefly left the Jets for Kansas City and returned to NY in 2008.(Photos: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images; Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Shaun Ellis - Shaun Ellis spent 11 seasons on the Jets, making him the longest-tenured defensive lineman in Jets history, before switching sides and joining the Patriots in 2011. The move was just what Ellis needed. He had his first shot at a Lombardi trophy with the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.(Photos: Rick Stewart/Getty Images; Elsa/Getty Images)

7 / 11

Shaun Ellis - Shaun Ellis spent 11 seasons on the Jets, making him the longest-tenured defensive lineman in Jets history, before switching sides and joining the Patriots in 2011. The move was just what Ellis needed. He had his first shot at a Lombardi trophy with the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.(Photos: Rick Stewart/Getty Images; Elsa/Getty Images)

Damien Woody - Damien Woody was drafted to the Patriots in 1999 and was a member of the winning Super Bowl teams in 2001 and 2003. He signed a five-year, $25 million deal with the Jets in 2008, but the Jets cut their most experienced lineman in 2011 while Woody was recovering from surgery on his Achilles tendon.(Photos: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images; Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

8 / 11

Damien Woody - Damien Woody was drafted to the Patriots in 1999 and was a member of the winning Super Bowl teams in 2001 and 2003. He signed a five-year, $25 million deal with the Jets in 2008, but the Jets cut their most experienced lineman in 2011 while Woody was recovering from surgery on his Achilles tendon.(Photos: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images; Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Danny Woodhead - Although Danny Woodhead got his start in the league on the Jets, the two years he spent on the team were riddled by injury and politics. He didn’t see his first regular season game until 2009, a year after he signed on. He was cut from the Jets in 2010 and signed on to the Patriots in 2010. He appeared in Super Bowl XLVI before leaving the team in 2012.(Photos: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

9 / 11

Danny Woodhead - Although Danny Woodhead got his start in the league on the Jets, the two years he spent on the team were riddled by injury and politics. He didn’t see his first regular season game until 2009, a year after he signed on. He was cut from the Jets in 2010 and signed on to the Patriots in 2010. He appeared in Super Bowl XLVI before leaving the team in 2012.(Photos: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

0301021P DOLPHINS V JETS

10 / 11

Ray Lucas - Quarterback Ray Lucas got his start in the NFL in New England in 1996 but the following year he became a QB for the New York Jets. He didn’t become a breakout star until 1999, when starting QB Testaverde suffered an injury.(Photo: Al Bello/Allsport/Getty Images)

Bryan Cox - Falcons defensive lineman coach Bryan Cox has a rich history in the NFL. He played for the Jets for three seasons from 1998 to 2000, which was followed by a brief stint on the Patriots in 2001. One of his most memorable plays was a 27-yard interception-return touchdown against the Patriots in September 1999 while playing for the Jets.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images; Al Bello/ALLSPORT/Getty Images)

11 / 11

Bryan Cox - Falcons defensive lineman coach Bryan Cox has a rich history in the NFL. He played for the Jets for three seasons from 1998 to 2000, which was followed by a brief stint on the Patriots in 2001. One of his most memorable plays was a 27-yard interception-return touchdown against the Patriots in September 1999 while playing for the Jets.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images; Al Bello/ALLSPORT/Getty Images)