(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)New England Patriots' Tom Brady reacts during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)New England Patriots' Julian Edelman is up ended by Atlanta Falcons' Philip Wheeler, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

On the third play of the Falcons’ next possession, linebacker Dont’a Hightower ran a perfectly disguised blitz to get to Matt Ryan. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)New England Patriots' Julian Edelman plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates during the post game ceremony for Super Bowl LI after they defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime held at the NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, TX. Chuck Burton/AP Images The list is sorted alphabetically after the Patriots, with the date of the players' opt-outs in parentheses.NFL Rumors: Patriots re-sign undrafted rookie WR Isaiah ZuberNFL opt-outs: Complete list of players who won't play in 2020 seasonBruce Arians taking a page from Bill Belichick's book with Tom Brady treatmentJoe Thuney gives take on his Patriots future after playing 2020 on franchise tagShould Patriots move Joe Thuney to right tackle?

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(Photo by Anthony Behar) Singer Luke Bryan sings the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

Led by quarterback Tom Brady, running back James White, wide receiver Julian Edelman and a rejuvenated defense, New England scored the final 34 points of the game to win the first Super Bowl ever decided in overtime.It's hard to believe three years have already passed since this miracle win by the Patriots. The New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium on Sunday, February 5, 2017.New England Patriots' Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP Images 'Whatever is necessary'Patriots players share early Cam Newton impressions: 'A lot of great energy'Ready or not: Ja'Whaun Bentley will factor into Patriots plans after Dont'a Hightower opt-outPatriots' Jonathan Jones clarifies tweet about COVID-19 and NFL seasonCan Cam Newton handle being called out by Bill Belichick? Atlanta drove 85 yards in eight plays and capped the series with a 6-yard scoring pass from Matt Ryan to running back Telvin Coleman.Down 25 points with 8:31 left in the third quarter, the Patriots offense faced a daunting task — and one that could have proven impossible to solve had the team not converted a crucial 4th and 3 at its own 46-yard line on the next possession. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Check out photos of the Patriots as they returned to the practice field on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.Presenting headshots of the 2020 New England Patriots.New England Patriots players returned to work at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.Check out our favorite submissions from July of the "Lil' Pats Fan Photo Contest." Eric Gay/AP Images

Patrick Semansky/AP Images (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman runs against New England Patriots' Dont'a Hightower during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)New England Patriots' Tom Brady runs on to the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. On the third play of the Falcons’ next possession, linebacker Dont’a Hightower ran a perfectly disguised blitz to get to Matt Ryan. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan fumbles as he is hit by New England Patriots' Dont'a Hightower during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. A half century worth of Super Bowls had never produced a game like the one that took place at …

The Patriots had to settle for a 39-yard field goal.

The undrafted free-agent is officially back in the fold with the team. To learn more or opt-out, read our There has never been a Super Bowl quite like the 51stWhen Brady came back, he did so in spectacular fashion and delivered one of the best individual seasons in NFL history.

Patrick Semansky/AP Images (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)The New England Patriots mascot is shown before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) breaks loose from New England Patriots' Jabaal Sheard during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Jae C. Hong/AP Images New England opted to go with a classic and ran a direct snap to running back James White, who converted the attempt.With 5:53 left in the game, momentum was on the Patriots’ side but it did not take long for the Falcons to snatch it back. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan is sacked by New England Patriots' Trey Flowers during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Patrick Semansky/AP Images