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5 reasons why New England Patriots fans should be excited for Week 2

By Connor Fulton

It's time to get excited for the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins encounter in Week 2. Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
It's time to get excited for the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins encounter in Week 2. Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson (76), pictured here with the Dolphins in 2014, is facing his old team in Week 2. Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson started his NFL career with the Dolphins in 2014 as an undrafted free agent. However, the former LSU star ended up on the season-ending reserve by December of that year, and then he was cut in 2015 training camp. Johnson bounced over to the Washington Redskins for a brief spell late in 2015 before the Patriots signed him.

Considering Johnson’s tumultuous past with the Dolphins, you can bet that he is just a little motivated to put up a big game against his former team. Look, this is not the same Johnson that the Dolphins cut a year ago and that bounced around the Redskins’ practice squad in December of 2015; he has lost weight and regained the lethal speed that made him so good in college.

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Remember, the Patriots cut Terrance Knighton and Markus Kuhn in favor of Johnson, so they are confident that he is capable of producing in their defense. Keep a close eye on the man wearing No. 96 on Sunday.

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