Wesley Britt originally joined the Patriots as a practice squad player on Sept. 5, 2005 ... Originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft ... Released by the Chargers (9/4/05) ... Signed to the Patriots' active roster (1/30/06) ... Re-signed by the Patriots (3/16/09).
 

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GP/GS (Playoffs): 16/2 (0/0)

2008 (2/0): Saw action as a reserve in two games while being listed as a gameday inactive 14 times ... Participated on special teams against Denver (10/20) and St. Louis (10/26).
 

2007 (4/1/0/12):  Played in four games, including his first career start at tight, while being listed as a day-of-game inactive 12 times in 2007.

at N.Y. Jets (9/9):  Inactive. San Diego (9/16):  Inactive.  Buffalo (9/23):  Inactive.  at Cincinnati (10/1): Saw his first action of the season in a reserve role at tackle in the Patriots’ 34-12 victory.  Cleveland (10/7):  Inactive.  at Dallas (10/14):  Inactive.  at Miami (10/21):  Inactive.  Washington (10/28):  Inactive.  at Indianapolis (11/4):  Inactive.  at Buffalo (11/18):  Inactive.  Philadelphia (11/25):  Inactive.  at Baltimore (12/3):  Inactive.  Pittsburgh (12/9):  Inactive.  N.Y. Jets (12/16):  Played in reserve on special teams protection units and saw several snaps line up as an eligible receiver at tight end in the Patriots’ 20-10 win over the Jets.  Miami (12/23):  Played in reserve on special teams protection units and was utilized as a tight end as an eligible receiver in short yardage and goal-line situations in the Patriots’ 28-7 win over the Dolphins.  at N.Y. Giants (12/29):  Made his first career start at tight end as the Patriots offense opened up in a two tight end set and played in reserve on special teams protection units as the Patriots completed the season at 16-0 with a 38-35 win over the Giants.

2007 Postseason (0/0/0/3):  Jacksonville (1/12):  Inactive.  San Diego (1/20):  Inactive.  N.Y. Giants (2/3):  Inactive.

2006 (10/1, 0/0): Saw action in 10 games and recorded his first career NFL start against Cincinnati (10/01/06).

Buffalo (9/10): Played in a reserve role on special teams protection units. N.Y. Jets (9/17): Saw action on special teams protection units. Denver (9/24): Saw action as a reserve at left tackle for two series in the first half. Cincinnati (10/1): Made his first career NFL start at right tackle ... Member of an offensive front that opened holes for Patriots' ball carriers to gain 238 rushing yards on 41 carries, marking New England's highest team rushing total in 13 seasons ... Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack for the second consecutive game. Miami (10/8): Saw action on special teams protection units. Buffalo (10/22): Played on special teams protection units. Minnesota (10/30): Saw limited action as a reserve on the offensive front. Miami (12/10): Saw action as an extra tackle on short-yardage situations. Houston (12/17): Saw action in a reserve role at left tackle in the fourth quarter. Jacksonville (12/24): Served as a reserve tackle on short-yardage situations.

Started all 46 of his games at Alabama ... Named third team All-American by Associated Press and second team by Rivals.com as a senior in 2004 ... First team All-Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press and league's coaches in 2004 ... Named to 2004 SEC Good Works Team ... Missed the final four games of his junior season with a broken leg ... Started every game in 2001, 2002 and 2004 ... Redshirted in 2000.

• In high school, Wesley competed against Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in football, basketball and track. Wesley attended Cullman High in Cullman, Ala., while Rivers went to Athens High in Athens, Ala.
• Wesley and Patriots Hall of Famer John Hannah both played for the University of Alabama and have another interesting parallel - they each had younger brothers who also played on the offensive line for the Crimson Tide. Wesley's brother Taylor Britt graduated in 2005, while his brother Justin Britt graduated in 2008. Hannah's brothers Charley and David both also played for Alabama.

• Wesley and Patriots Hall of Famer John Hannah both played for the University of Alabama and have another interesting parallel - they each had younger brothers who also played on the offensive line for the Crimson Tide. Wesley's brother Taylor Britt graduated in 2005, while his brother Justin Britt graduated in 2008. Hannah's brothers Charley and David both also played for Alabama.