At a special ceremony held by owner Robert Kraft, the New England Patriots received their Super Bowl LI rings tonight.
This evening, the New England Patriots had another Super Bowl ring ceremony and party. We’ve come to expect them here as the team has won 5 rings in the last 15 seasons. Let’s hope they make it 6 in 16.
Players were clearly excited for the ceremony, and I’m sure they were hoping for more dance moves from Tom Brady.
Here, we’ll highlight the top moments of the event, including some moments caught on social media before the ceremony.
Julian Edelman got his day started with a fresh haircut before getting ready for the ring ceremony. You need to look your best when you’re partying with the likes of Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo.
Meanwhile Edelman is getting a last minute buzz pic.twitter.com/nCbc6L6hnp
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) June 9, 2017
Speaking of TB12, here he is heading to the ceremony with his wife Gisele. She posted the photo to her Instagram account.
Power couple on the move. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/aS1qvIncHC
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/OnlyInBOS/status/873335540086591488
LeGarrette Blount is now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, but he did return for the ring ceremony.
Eagles OTAs yesterday, Patriots ring ceremony today. Welcome home, @LG_Blount. pic.twitter.com/W2ReSkUh0W
— Patriots 7th Ring 🇺🇸 (@Patriots7thRing) June 10, 2017
Danny Amendola, of course, made his way to the ceremony. So did new Packers TE Martellus Bennett.
https://twitter.com/OnlyInBOS/status/873337113911209988
Earlier in the day, the rings arrived in an armored vehicle.
Earlier today, some very special guests arrived at the #Patriots ring ceremony -- the rings themselves! pic.twitter.com/gdpKnESu4r
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 9, 2017
Robert Kraft did his best to greet every guest as they arrived.
Robert Kraft greeting his guests. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/aDdTKqkB8m
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) June 10, 2017
As is usual now, the rings were on the tables but players were not allowed to open the box until instructed to do so. Here’s a look at the locked box of David Andrews.
https://twitter.com/OnlyInBOS/status/873334678954102785
Comedian Tracy Morgan performed during the ceremony. He reportedly made a Kraft/Putin joke.
Robert Kraft hugs Tracy Morgan after his set during the Patriots ring ceremony.
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) June 10, 2017
Tracy made a Putin joke during his set. pic.twitter.com/4PO2ztm5Uf
So what do Super Bowl champions eat before they receive their rings? Popeyes of course!
https://twitter.com/shortbumble22/status/873350794455764992
And here is the ring!
Introducing ring no. 5! pic.twitter.com/wGKLczbEDs
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 10, 2017
The Super Bowl LI ring features the final 28-3 score and 5 Lombardi trophies. The ring also has “Greatest Comeback Ever” and “We Are All Patriots” engraved on the inside.
"Greatest Comeback Ever" inside the #Patriots Super Bowl ring. pic.twitter.com/UY45skgcJh
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) June 10, 2017
Here are the two QBs not named Tom Brady with their rings. It’s the second for Garoppolo and first for Brissett. Not many teams can actually say that all three of their QBS made a start and contributed to winning a Super Bowl.
Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett with their 💍 's #Patriots pic.twitter.com/cFzdw7J6WH
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) June 10, 2017
Even Bill Belichick cracked a smile as he showed off his seven rings (two with the Giants).
Belichick Boys pic.twitter.com/pYo1Uw8LPs
— Bauston Diehards 🏈 ⚾🏀🏒⚽ (@BaustonDiehards) June 10, 2017
Snoop Dogg then really got the party going for the Patriots.
Here’s what we all really wanted to see tonight. Tom Brady is dancing once again!
The ring apparently has exactly 283 diamonds, a subtle shot at the 28-3 lead that the Atlanta Falcons blew in the Super Bowl.
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What do you think of New England’s newest Super Bowl ring? I’d say we are now officially on to 2017.