In what was a surprising move to some, the Patriots released linebacker Rosevelt Colvin on Tuesday.
Rosevelt Colvin was a significant player in the Bill Belichick era because he marked the first time the Patriots signed a marquee free agent during his tenure in New England.
Colvin came to New England after registering 21 sacks in his previous two seasons. He was arguably the best defensive playmaker on the market, and the Patriots needed an infusion of playmaking after a disappointing 2002 season. He started off his Patriots’ career with sacks in both of his first two games.
Then his Patriots’ career was derailed by a devastating hip injury. It was so bad that he wondered if he’d ever walk again, never mind play football. We all knew he’d never be the same player he was before the injury. He was destined to become another free agent bust.
But Colvin was anything but a bust. He fought back and became one of the key components to the 2004 Super Bowl championship team. He was an emotional leader off the field and a playmaker on it. His last big play as a New England Patriot was the Interception/Fumble recovery that ended the Colts game.
His 2007 season was cut short by a foot injury and he ended his Patriot tenure on injured reserve.
Rosevelt Colvin was a key member of one of my favorite sports teams of all time, the 2004 New England Patriots. For that, he will always hold a soft spot in my heart. As a Patriots fan, I wish him nothing but luck wherever he may end up.
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