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Thursday was a big day in New England. Not only did the Patriots hold their third and final practice of this year’s mandatory minicamp, the players and coaches that were with the team last year also received their reward for winning Super Bowl 53: team owner Robert Kraft handed out championship rings in a private party on Thursday night. The highlight, of course, was the unveiling of the Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl ring.
“As some of you may recall, our last ring featured the score 28-3: 283 diamonds. That ring was the largest Super Bowl ring ever made — until this one,” said Kraft in his speech during the event. “Your Super Bowl 53 championship ring features 422 diamonds. While there is a certified appraisal of value with your ring, what it really represents to my family, our fans, and as a member of this team is truly priceless.”
Kraft then asked the 2018 Patriots to open their ring boxes — and here are some of their reactions:
That moment when... pic.twitter.com/ADZEOphpCo
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 7, 2019
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During and after the event, Patriots players also took to social media to share their reactions:
QB Tom Brady
WR Julian Edelman
FS Devin McCourty & CB Jason McCourty
LB Dont’a Hightower
LB Kyle Van Noy
Mood..... pic.twitter.com/LmvG3JaTeQ
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 7, 2019
SS Patrick Chung
OC David Andrews
OG Shaq Mason
CB Stephon Gilmore
OT Marcus Cannon
RB Sony Michel
SBLIII pic.twitter.com/ugyetf00qN
— Sony Michel (@Flyguy2stackz) June 7, 2019
RB Rex Burkhead
LB Elandon Roberts
DE Deatrich Wise Jr.
OT Isaiah Wynn
DE John Simon
— John Simon (@johnesimon51) June 7, 2019
TE Stephen Anderson
Man what a time! pic.twitter.com/AMSpUbAK6K
— Stephen Anderson (@S_Anderson89) June 7, 2019
WR Braxton Berrios
Wow ❄️ pic.twitter.com/hKt6VKXRc3
— Braxton Berrios (@HNYNUT_BERRIOS) June 7, 2019
DL Trent Harris
If you know the work this organization put in, you would understand. Grateful to be here!!! pic.twitter.com/lAmjxNch8k
— Trent Harris (@trentharris33) June 7, 2019
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And then, of course, there is this:
Lord of the Rings. pic.twitter.com/lzGNzmMkjV
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 7, 2019