Kyle Van Noy will no longer suit up for the New England Patriots.
The 28-year-old linebacker agreed to a massive four-year, $51 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. He spent four years in New England and collected two Super Bowl rings as an essential part of the team’s defense. Van Noy will go down as one of Bill Belichick’s best trades, coming in from Detroit in 2016 for a second-round pick.
He accumulated 16.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, 21 tackles for loss, 35 quarterback hits and 221 tackles with the Patriots. Van Noy’s charisma and energy during his tenure was contagious, leaving Patriots fans appreciative — and a little sad.
Here’s how Patriots fans and reporters reacted.
Kyle Van Noy leaving the #Patriots is a punch to the gut. His spirit and energy on and off he field are truly unbeatable. pic.twitter.com/NOy1pR7BFh
— Alexi Iafrato (@alexi_iafrato) March 17, 2020
Kyle Van Noy might be the best trade in Bill Belichick's history with the Patriots. The Patriots gave up a sixth for Van Noy and a seventh. Glad to see Van Noy turn it around in New England. It worked out for both parties.
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) March 17, 2020
The trade terms that brought Kyle Van Noy to New England in 2016:
Patriots get: KVN, pick #239
Lions get: Pick #215The Patriots won two Super Bowls with Van Noy on their defense and should also get a good compensatory pick with him leaving as a free agent.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) March 17, 2020
KYLE VAN NOY.
one of my all time favorites.
we’re gonna miss you @KVN_03 , we won’t forget all you did for us up in NE, thank you.
😭🙏🏽— Ava (@ajendrysiik) March 17, 2020
Absolutely gutted Kyle Van Noy is leaving. Thank you for your efforts and being part of 2 super bowl championships @KVN_03 #PatsNation
— Oliver Lawrenson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@LawroOJ) March 17, 2020
When you hear Kyle Van Noy is no longer going to be dressed in the Patriot blues pic.twitter.com/Uk0r9wvT66
— Boston Take Party (@BostonTake) March 17, 2020
Kyle Van Noy to THE DOLPHINS 😢
— Carter Clark (@crtrclrk) March 17, 2020
Kyle Van Noy to the dolphins is making me sad
— Zack Morris (@csbowers18) March 17, 2020
Here’s how Twitter reacted regarding Miami’s future with Van Noy.
Brian Flores after the Dolphins aquire another highly sought after versatile defender in Kyle Van Noy. pic.twitter.com/t20n89bKZS
— Kieffer, Dan Kieffer (@CCSDanKieffer) March 17, 2020
Dolphins have won free agency, with Kyle Van Noy agreeing to 4 year deal. Quite a day for the franchise
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) March 17, 2020
Kyle Van Noy, 28, had 6.5 sacks for New England last season. And he has 15.5 in his last three seasons. The Dolphins added Van Noy and Shaq Lawson today. They had 13 sacks last season. Miami had one guy with more than 3.5 last season.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) March 17, 2020
In a matter of 8 hours, the Dolphins have changed the trajectory of their defense significantly… and they’re not done! And they’ve gone from a bunch of no names to a bunch of wel known guys!!!
Byron Jones, Kyle Van Noy, & Shaw Lawson.
So far so good!!!!
— Big E (@ian693) March 17, 2020