Kyle Van Noy hints at potential return to New England Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Two-time Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy suggested on social media that he could return to the New England Patriots for the 2026 NFL season. The veteran linebacker responded to a post by analyst Sam Block, which highlighted several veteran players returning to their former teams, by stating he knows where he is going. While Van Noy has confirmed his intention to play a 13th professional season, no official agreement or contract has been finalized with New England. Van Noy previously played for the Patriots during two separate stints, winning Super Bowl LI and Super Bowl LIII with the franchise. He spent the last three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before entering the current offseason. The public comment triggered significant engagement from Patriots fans on social media who expressed interest in a reunion with the defender.
- •Kyle Van Noy played for the Patriots during two separate tenures.
- •Van Noy confirmed his plan to play a 13th NFL season in 2026.
- •No official contract or agreement connects Van Noy to the Patriots at this time.
- •The linebacker spent the previous three seasons playing for the Baltimore Ravens.
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