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{{Short description|American football player (born 1974)}}
{{For|the basketball player|Ty Lawson}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Ty Law
| image       = Ty Law.JPG
| caption     = Law with the [[Denver Broncos]] in 2009
| number      = 24, 22, 26
| position    = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1974|2|10}}
| birth_place = [[Aliquippa, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| height_ft   = 5
| height_in   = 11
| weight_lb   = 200
| high_school = [[Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School|Aliquippa]]
| college     = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] (1992–1994)
| draftyear   = 1995
| draftround  = 1
| draftpick   = 23
| pastteams   = * [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|1995|2004}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2005}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2006|2007}})
* New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})
| highlights  = * {{nowrap|3× [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XXXVI|XXXVI]], [[Super Bowl XXXVIII|XXXVIII]], [[Super Bowl XXXIX|XXXIX]])}}
* 2× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[1998 All-Pro Team|1998]], [[2003 All-Pro Team|2003]])
* 5× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[1999 Pro Bowl|1998]], [[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]]–[[2004 Pro Bowl|2003]], [[2006 Pro Bowl|2005]])
* 2× [[List of National Football League season interception leaders|NFL interceptions leader]] (1998, 2005)
* [[National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team|NFL 2000s All-Decade Team]]
* [[New England Patriots All-1990s Team]]
* [[New England Patriots All-2000s Team]]
* [[New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team]]
* [[New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team]]
* [[New England Patriots Hall of Fame]]
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1994 College Football All-America Team|1994]])
* 2× First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[1993 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1993]], [[1994 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1994]])
| statlabel1  = Total [[Tackle (football move)|tackle]]s
| statvalue1  = 845
| statlabel2  = Forced [[fumble]]s
| statvalue2  = 7
| statlabel3  = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3  = 5
| statlabel4  = [[Pass deflected|Passes defended]]
| statvalue4  = 108
| statlabel5  = [[Interception]]s
| statvalue5  = 53
| statlabel6  = Defensive [[touchdown]]s
| statvalue6  = 7
| pfr         = LawxTy00
| HOF         = Ty-law
}}

'''Tajuan Edward''' "'''Ty'''" '''Law''' (born February 10, 1974) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the [[New England Patriots]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan Wolverines]], earning first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors, and was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the [[1995 NFL draft]].

During his 10 seasons in New England, Law received four [[Pro Bowl]] selections and two first-team [[All-Pro]] honors. A three-time [[Super Bowl]] winner with the Patriots, he also holds the franchise record for interceptions. Law spent his final five seasons as a member of the [[New York Jets]], [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and [[Denver Broncos]], earning a fifth Pro Bowl selection with the Jets. Ranking 24th in NFL career interceptions, he twice led the league in interceptions during the 1998 and 2005 seasons. He was inducted to the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 2019.

==Early life==
Law attended [[Aliquippa High School]] in [[Aliquippa, Pennsylvania|Aliquippa]], in [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania]], where he played football and basketball, and ran track. He played in football as a [[cornerback]], [[safety (American football position)|safety]], [[wide receiver]], and [[running back]]. He was named [[Most Valuable Player|MVP]] of the school's [[basketball]] team. In 1991, he led Aliquippa to victory in the [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association]] A-level high school football championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bcshof.org/halloffamers/law2011.htm|title=Ty Law|work=Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame|access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

[[Tony Dorsett]], a Hall of Fame running back, is Law's uncle.<ref name="Batko">{{cite news |last1=Batko |first1=Brian |title=Compared to Aliquippa, NFL 'was easy' for Hall of Fame inductee Ty Law |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-football/2019/07/30/ty-law-hall-of-fame-patriots-aliquippa-dorsett-mike-ditka-wpial/stories/201907300097 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=July 30, 2019}}</ref> Law spent summers in Dallas with Dorsett while he was growing up.

==College career==
Law had a three-year stint at the [[University of Michigan]], where he lettered three years in a row (1992–94), earned first-team All-American honors from the [[Walter Camp Football Foundation]] as a junior, and was a two-time unanimous [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten Conference]] selection. He was on the cover of the October 3, 1994, issue of ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', though it was an ignominious honor; he is the defender over whom [[Colorado Buffaloes]] receiver [[Michael Westbrook]] is leaping on the famous [[Miracle at Michigan]] play. Following his junior year, he left Michigan to enter the 1995 NFL Draft due to financial hardship after his grandfather declared bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 10 Burning Questions - Ty Law|url=https://www.espn.com/page2/s/questions/tylaw.html|website=ESPN|access-date = February 1, 2016}}</ref>

He finished his college career with 154 tackles [120 solo, 34 assist], six interceptions, and 17 passes defended.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Official Website of the New England Patriots|url = http://archive.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=270|website = New England Patriots|access-date = February 1, 2016|archive-date = March 4, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034945/http://archive.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=270|url-status = dead}}</ref>

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
{{NFL predraft
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|    height in = 11 1/4
|       weight = 196
|        bench = 21
|     arm span = 30 5/8
|    hand span = 9 1/4
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As a junior, Law wrote of a letter to the [[NFL Draft Advisory Board]] of his interest in declaring for the 1995 NFL Draft and was told in their reply letter they projected him to be selected anywhere from the fourth to seventh round.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ty Law was driven to prove people wrong, and that made him a no-doubt Hall of Famer|url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2019/08/01/ty-law-was-driven-to-prove-people-wrong-and-that-made-him-a-no-doubt-hall-of-famer/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=boston.com |date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> He attended a pre-draft visit with the New England Patriots. The Patriots would have Law as their highest graded defensive back on their draft board, ahead of [[Bobby Taylor (American football)|Bobby Taylor]], who was graded ahead of Law by the majority of draft experts.<ref>{{cite web |title=PATRIOTS WANT LAW TO BE IN THE PICTURE|url=https://www.courant.com/1995/04/23/patriots-want-law-to-be-in-the-picture-2/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |newspaper=Hartford Courant |date=April 23, 1995}}</ref>

===New England Patriots===
====1995====
The [[New England Patriots]] selected Law in the first round (23rd overall) of the [[1995 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1995 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1995/draft.htm |access-date=March 31, 2023|website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the second cornerback selected, following [[Tyrone Poole]] (22nd overall), and was the second of three Michigan players selected in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, along with [[Tyrone Wheatley]] (17th overall) and [[Trezelle Jenkins]] (31st overall).
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|quote="We feel he’ll be able to come in here and contribute in his first season. He’s got decent speed, he’s got good size, he can tackle, and he’s a good, solid young man.”<ref>{{cite web| title=The Patriots select Ty Law in the NFL Draft| url=https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/p/the-tuna-part-five-ty-law-and-the |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=beyondthemonster.substack.com| date=August 27, 2022 }}</ref>
|source=–[[Bill Parcells]] [[1995 New England Patriots season|(Patriots' Head Coach)]]
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On July 20, 1995, the [[1995 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] signed Law to a five-year, $5.50 million [[contract]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bledsoe Becomes Highest Paid in NFL  |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1995-07-21-9507210399-story.html |access-date=January 18, 2019 |newspaper=Hartford Courant |date=July 21, 1995}}</ref> Throughout training camp, Law competed against [[Maurice Hurst (cornerback)|Maurice Hurst]] for the role as the No. 2 starting cornerback. Head coach [[Bill Parcells]] named Law a backup and listed him as the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the season, behind starters [[Ricky Reynolds]] and Maurice Hurst.

On September 3, 1995, Law made his professional regular-season debut in the [[1995 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots’]] season-opener against the [[1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], ironically against [[Bill Belichick]], and recorded two solo tackles in their 17–14 victory. On October 1, 1995, Law earned his first career start, appearing as a dimeback, and recorded four combined tackles (three solo) and set a season-high with two pass deflections during a 30–17 loss at the [[1995 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]. He missed two games (Weeks 8–9) due a hip flexor injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=
Hurst might be bound for bench |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/nation-world/1995/11/02/hurst-might-be-bound-for/50655298007/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=southcoasttoday.com |date=November 1, 1995}}</ref> On November 20, 1995, the Patriots cut starting cornerback Maurice Hurst after a poor performance in a 10–24 loss to the [[1995 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], during which Hurst gave up two 40-yard passes from Jim Harbaugh to wide receiver [[Sean Dawkins]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rams claim Maurice Hurst on waivers |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/11/22/Rams-claim-Maurice-Hurst-on-waivers/2120817016400/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=UPI.com |date=November 22, 1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PRO FOOTBALL: NOTEBOOK;Patriots Release Hurst| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/21/sports/pro-football-notebook-patriots-release-hurst.html |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=[[The New York Times]]| date=November 21, 1995| agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref name="Hurst"/> Head coach Bill Parcells subsequently named Law his replacement at starting cornerback for the last five games (Weeks 13–17) of the season.<ref name="Hurst">{{cite web |title=PARCELLS CUTS ONE CORNER
|url=https://www.courant.com/1995/11/21/parcells-cuts-one-corner-2/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=Courant.com|date=November 23, 1995}}</ref> On November 26, 1995, Law earned his first start as a starting cornerback and had six combined tackles (four solo), one pass deflection, and had his first career interception on a pass thrown by [[Jim Kelly]] to wide receiver [[Justin Armour]] during a 35–25 victory at the [[1995 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills - November 26th, 1995 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199511260buf.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The following week, Law made three combined tackles (two solo), a pass break-up, and intercepted a pass by [[Jim Everett]] to wide receiver [[Quinn Early]] and returned it for a season-long 38 yards as the Patriots lost 31–17 to the [[1995 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] in Week 14. In Week 15, he set a season-high with  eight combined tackles (six solo), made one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by Jets’ quarterback [[Boomer Esiason]] during a 31–28 win against the [[1995 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New York Jets at New England Patriots - December 10th, 1995 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199512100nwe.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He made an interception in three consecutive games since taking over the starting role. On December 23, 1995, Law set a season-high with eight solo tackles and made his first career sack on [[Jim Harbaugh]] for a six–yard loss during the first quarter of a 10–7 loss at the [[1995 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts - December 23rd, 1995 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199512230clt.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He finished his rookie season in [[1995 NFL season|1995]] with 47 combined tackles (40 solo), nine pass deflections, three interceptions, and one sack in 14 games and seven starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN - Ty Law #24 (1995) |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/modifier/webview/platform/android/id/793/type/nfl/year/1995 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

====1996====
On February 16, 1996, the [[1996 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] hired recently fired [[1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns']] head coach [[Bill Belichick]] to reunited with Bill Parcells as an assistant head coach and the secondary coach.<ref>{{cite web| title=PATRIOTS HIRE BELICHICK AS ASSISTANT| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/02/17/patriots-hire-belichick-as-assistant/52434c97-7270-43be-a979-23ebefec5a7d/ |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=washingtonpost.com| date=February 16, 1996}}</ref> Defensive coordinator [[Al Groh]] named Law and Ricky Reynolds as starting cornerbacks to begin the season, following the departure of Maurice Hurst.<ref>{{cite web |title=1996 New England Patriots Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/1996_roster.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Law is order in Patriots' secondary| url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/1996/08/10/law-is-order-in-patriots/50641833007/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=SouthCoastToday.com| date=August 10, 1996}}</ref>

On October 20, 1996, Law set a season-high with 12 combined tackles (10 solo) and made two pass deflections during a 27–9 victory at the [[1996 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ty Law (1996) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/tylaw/2501705/gamelogs?season=1996 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was inactive for three games (Weeks 11–13) due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=PATRIOTS (6–3) AT JETS (1–8) |url=https://www.courant.com/1996/11/10/patriots-6-3-at-jets-1-8/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |newspaper=Hartford Courant |date=November 10, 1996}}</ref> In Week 15, he made one tackle, a pass deflection, and scored the first touchdown of his career after intercepting a pass thrown by [[Glenn Foley]] to wide receiver [[Keyshawn Johnson]] and returning it 38–yards for a touchdown in the third quarter as the Patriots defeated the [[1996 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] 34–10.<ref>{{cite web |title=New York Jets at New England Patriots - December 8th, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199612080nwe.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> On December 15, 1996, Law recorded seven solo tackles, set a season-high with three pass deflections, and also set a season-high with two interceptions on passes by [[Troy Aikman]] during a 12–6 loss at the [[1996 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys - December 15th, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199612150dal.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He finished his sophomore season with 62 combined tackles (56 solo), nine pass deflections, three interceptions, and one touchdown in 13 games and 12 starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN - Ty Law #24 (1996) |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/modifier/webview/platform/android/id/793/type/nfl/year/1996 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

The [[1996 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] finished the [[1996 NFL season]] first in the [[AFC East]] with an 11–5 record, to clinch a playoff berth and a first-round bye. On January 5, 1997, Law started in the first playoff game of his career and made three combined tackles (two solo) and a pass break-up as the Patriots defeated the [[1996 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 28–3 in the AFC Divisional Round. In the [[AFC Championship Game]], Law had four combined tackles (three solo) during a 6–20 win against the [[1996 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] to advance to the first [[Super Bowl]] of his career.<ref name="NFL96"/> On January 26, 1997, Law started in [[Super Bowl XXXI]] and made three combined tackles (two solo) during a 35–21 loss against the [[1996 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]].<ref name="NFL96">{{cite web| title=NFL.com: Ty Law Game Logs (1996)| url=https://www.nfl.com/players/ty-law/stats/logs/1996/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=NFL.com}}</ref>

====1997====
On January 31, 1997, [[1997 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots']] head coach [[Bill Parcells]] announced his resignation five days after losing in Super Bowl XXXI to accept the position as head coach for the rival [[1997 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. His staff including Al Groh, Bill Belichick, and [[Romeo Crennel]] accompanied Parcells.<ref name="timeline">{{cite web |title=Timeline of Belichick and Parcells |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1660213 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN| date=November 12, 2003 }}</ref> On February 3, 1997, the New England Patriots hired [[1996 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers’]] defensive coordinator [[Pete Carroll]] to be their new head coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pete Carroll: The New England years |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12214930/pete-carroll-was-set-fail-head-coach-new-england-patriots |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN|date=January 23, 2015 }}</ref> The Patriots selected [[Chris Canty (defensive back)|Chris Canty]] in the first round (29th overall) of the [[1997 NFL draft]] following the departure of [[Ricky Reynolds]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ISRAEL IN A HURRY TO TURN THE CORNER|url=https://www.courant.com/1997/06/12/israel-in-a-hurry-to-turn-the-corner/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |newspaper=Hartford Courant |date=June 12, 1997}}</ref> Throughout training camp, the Patriots held a competition to name the No. 2 starting cornerback alongside Law, in between [[Steve Israel]], Chris Canty, and Jimmy Hitchcock.<ref>{{cite web |title=ISRAEL IN A HURRY TO TURN THE CORNER|url=https://www.courant.com/1997/08/03/for-hitchcock-stepping-aside-not-an-option/ |access-date=July 3, 2025 |newspaper=Hartford Courant |date=August 3, 1997}}</ref> He was named a starting cornerback to begin the season and was paired with [[Jimmy Hitchcock (cornerback)|Jimmy Hitchcock]]. 

On October 12, 1997, Law recorded four solo tackles, set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Billy Joe Hobert]] to wide receiver [[Andre Reed]] before fumbling it out-of-bounds as the Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 6–33.<ref>{{cite web| title=Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots — October 12th, 1997| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199710120nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025 | website=Pro-Football-Reference}}</ref> On December 7, 1997, Law set a season-high with nine solo tackles during a 26–20 victory at the [[1997 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. He started in all 16 games throughout the [[1997 NFL season]] for the first time in his career and made 77 combined tackles (69 solo), 11 pass deflections, and three interceptions, and was credited with half a sack.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN - Ty Law #24 (1997)  |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/modifier/webview/platform/android/id/793/type/nfl/year/1997 |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

====1998====
The [[1998 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] selected cornerback [[Tebucky Jones]] in the first round (23rd overall) of the [[1998 NFL draft]]. Defensive coordinator [[Steve Sidwell (American football)|Steve Sidwell]] retained Law as the No. 1 starting cornerback and paired him with [[Chris Canty (defensive back)|Chris Canty]] to begin the season following the departure of Jimmy Hitchcock.<ref name="Canty">{{cite web| title=Patriots release Canty| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1999/06/08/Patriots-release-CB-Chris-Canty/9715928814400/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=UPI.com| date=June 8, 1999}}</ref>

On September 13, 1998, Law recorded two solo tackles, made three pass deflections, intercepted two passes, and scored a touchdown on an interception by rookie [[Peyton Manning]] on a pass to tight end [[Marcus Pollard]] and returned it for a 59–yard touchdown during a 29–6 win against the [[1998 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - September 13th, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199809130nwe.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> The following week, he recorded six combined tackles (four solo), made two pass deflections, and sealed a 16–27 win against the [[1998 Tennessee Oilers season|Tennessee Oilers]] by intercepting a pass by [[Steve McNair]] to wide receiver [[Yancey Thigpen]] with 1:40 remaining in Week 3. On October 4, 1998, Law made four solo tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Danny Wuerffel]] to wide receiver [[Sean Dawkins]] during a 30–27 victory at the [[1998 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web| title=New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints — October 4th, 1998| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199810040nor.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025 | website=Pro-Football-Reference}}</ref> It marked his third consecutive game with an interception. On October 25, 1997, he set a season-high with seven solo tackles, made two pass deflections, and picked off a pass attempt by [[Dan Marino]] to wide receiver [[O.J. McDuffie]] during a 12–9 overtime loss at the [[1998 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web |title=
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins - October 25th, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199810250mia.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> Head coach Pete Carroll benched Chris Canty after nine-games and replaced him with Steve Israel. Opponents regularly targeted Canty with positive results to avoid challenging Law on the right side.<ref name="Canty"/> On November 8, 1998, Law made four combined tackles (two solo), two pass deflections, and tied his season-high with two interceptions off passes by [[Chris Chandler (American football)|Chris Chandler]] as the Patriots lost 41–10 against the [[1998 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots - November 8th, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811080nwe.htm|access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 14, he recorded six solo tackles, set a career-high with seven pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Kordell Stewart]] to wide receiver [[Charles Johnson (wide receiver, born 1972)|Charles Johnson]] during a 23–9 win at the [[1998 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]. On December 20, 1998, Law recorded four combined tackles (three solo), made one pass deflection, and set a career-high with his ninth interception of the season on a pass by [[Steve Young]] to wide receiver [[Terrell Owens]] as the Patriots defeated the [[1998 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] 20–23. He started in all 16 games for the second season in-a-row and recorded 70 combined tackles (60 solo), 32 pass deflections, nine interceptions, and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN - Ty Law #24 (1998) |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/modifier/webview/platform/android/id/793/type/nfl/year/1998 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN}}</ref> He became the first player in franchise history to lead the league in interceptions and was selected to the [[1999 Pro Bowl]], marking the first [[Pro Bowl]] selection of his career after four seasons and also marked the first of five Pro Bowl selections over his career.

====1999====
On August 21, 1999, the [[1999 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] re–signed Law to a newly restructered seven–year, $51 million contract that included an initial signing bonus of $14.20 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=Madison Signs $54M Contract |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-06-22-0006220026-story.html |access-date=January 18, 2019 |newspaper=Sun Sentinel |date=June 22, 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title= Patriots vest Law and Order| url=https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/sports/2004/03/14/patriots-beat-law-order-with/41185277007/ |access-date=June 23, 2025| website=milforddailynews.com| date=March 13, 2004}}</ref> The deal added six additional years to his remaining one–year on his rookie contract and kept him under contract throughout the [[2005 NFL season]]. The deal was the largest contract for a cornerback in league history.<ref>{{cite web| title= Pats give Ty Law $50M extension| url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pats-give-law-50m-extension/ |access-date=June 23, 2025| website=CBSNews.com| date=August 21, 1999}}</ref> Head coach Pete Carroll retained Law and Steve Israel as the starting cornerbacks to begin the season, following Patriots' decision to cut Chris Canty.<ref name="Canty"/>

On October 17, 1999, Law set a season-high with nine combined tackles (eight solo), made two pass deflections, and returned an interception by backup quarterback [[Damon Huard]] for a 27–yard touchdown during a 31–30 loss against the [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]. On October 31, 1999, Law recorded six solo tackles, set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Dave Brown (quarterback)|Dave Brown]] to wide receiver [[Frank Sanders (American football)|Frank Sanders]] during a 27–3 victory at the [[1999 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals - October 31st, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910310crd.htm 18, 2019 |website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 13, Law made six combined tackles (three solo) and had a pass break-up before he exited in the fourth quarter of a 6–13 loss against the [[1999 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] after breaking a finger while he tackled wide receiver [[Rocket Ismail]].<ref>{{cite web| title=LAW WILL GO ONE-HANDED| url=https://www.courant.com/1999/12/09/law-will-go-one-handed/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=Courant.com| date=December 9, 1999 }}</ref> He attempted to play through his injury with a cast for the next two games. On December 29, 1999, the Patriots officially placed Law on injured reserve due to a broken hand that sidelined him for the last two games (Weeks 15–16).<ref>{{cite web |title=Law goes on IR, Patriots sign two |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/law-goes-on-ir-patriots-sign-two-113051 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=Patriots.com |date=December 29, 1999}}</ref> He finished the season with 57 combined tackles (48 solo), nine pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN - Ty Law #24 (1999) |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/modifier/webview/platform/android/id/793/type/nfl/year/1999 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

====2000====
On January 3, 2000, the [[2000 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] fired head coach [[Pete Carroll]] after an 8–8 record in [[1999 NFL season|1999]], while [[1999 New York Jets season|New York Jets']] head coach [[Bill Parcells]] announced his retirement and named Bill Belichick his heir apparent. The following day, Bill Belichick resigned as head coach of the [[2000 New York Jets season|Jets]] during an introductory press conference. Patriots announced [[Bill Belichick]] as their new head coach and general manager after they reached an agreement to trade their first-round pick (16th overall) in the [[2000 NFL draft]] to the Jets in order to acquire Belichick.<ref name="timeline"/> 

On April 25, 2000, the Patriots signed cornerback [[Antonio Langham]] to pair with Law following the departure of [[Steve Israel]]. Bill Belichick had coached Langham during his time as the head coach of the [[1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]. In order to determine who would start alongside Law, the Patriots held a competition inbetween Antonio Langham, [[Tebucky Jones]], [[Kato Serwanga]], and J'Juan Cherry.<ref>{{cite web| title=Langham reportedly agrees to deal| url=https://www.patriots.com/news/langham-reportedly-agrees-to-deal-115516 |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=PATRIOTS.com| date=April 25, 2000}}</ref> On August 23, 2000, the Patriots signed cornerback [[Otis Smith (American football)|Otis Smith]] who was a former teammate in [[1996 New England Patriots season|1996]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Patriots sign veteran cornerback Otis Smith; claim tackle Josh Rawlings off waivers| url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-veteran-cornerback-otis-smith-claim-tackle-josh-rawlings-of-149311 |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=PATRIOTS.com| date=August 23, 2000}}</ref> Head coach Bill Belichick named Law and Antonio Langham the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.

On September 7, 2000, he set a season-high with  nine combined tackles (eight solo) and had one pass break-up during a 21–13 loss against the [[2000 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]. On October 8, 2000, Law made one tackle, a pass deflection, and helped secure a 24–16 victory against the [[2000 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] by intercepting a pass by Peyton Manning to tight end [[Ken Dilger]] in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - October 8th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010080nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 14, Law recorded two solo tackles and set a season-high with four pass deflections as the Patriots defeated the [[2000 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] 30–24.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro-Football-Reference: Ty Law Game Logs (2000) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LawxTy00.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> 

On December 18, 2000, Law was stopped for a routine inspection by U.S. Customs officials in [[Niagara Falls, New York]], while crossing the Rainbow Bridge with teammates [[Terry Glenn]] and [[Troy Brown]] as they returned from visiting an adult nightclub in [[Canada]]. During the routine inspection, officials found three whole ecstasy pills and four that were partially crushed. Federal prosecutors declined to prosecute Law due to the small amount. U.S. Customs seized the drug and fined Law $700.<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots' player caught with ecstasy |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/12/19/New-England-Patriots-player-caught-with-ecstasy/9314977202000/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=UPI.com |date=December 19, 2000}}</ref> On December 20, 2000, New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick announced his decision to suspend Law for the final game of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots Ty Law Suspended |url=https://www.apnews.com/33ad8e5d172483194e829a6d52c890f8 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=Apnews.com |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121221/https://www.apnews.com/33ad8e5d172483194e829a6d52c890f8 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He remained inactive due to his suspension as the Patriots lost 27–24 against the [[2000 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] in Week 17. He finished the season with 74 combined tackles (58 solo), 11 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN - Ty Law #24 (2000) |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/modifier/webview/platform/android/id/793/type/nfl/year/2000 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

====2001====
On February 1, 2001, the [[2001 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] hired [[Romeo Crennel]] to takeover duties as defensive coordinator.<ref>{{cite web| title=Patriots hire defensive coordinator| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/02/01/Patriots-hire-defensive-coordinator/2559981003600/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=UPI.com| date=February 1, 2001}}</ref> Throughout training camp, the Patriots held a competition in between [[Otis Smith (American football)|Otis Smith]], [[Terrance Shaw]], and [[Terrell Buckley]] following the departure of Antonio Langham.<ref>{{cite web |title=2001 New England Patriots Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/2001_roster.htm |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Patriots add more depth with T-Buck| url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patstimemachine/patriots-add-more-depth-with-t-buck |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=PATRIOTS.com| date=August 16, 2001| last=Perillo| first=Paul}}</ref> Head coach Bill Belichick named Law and Otis Smith the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.

In Week 2, he set a season-high with ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 3–10 loss against the [[2001 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. On September 30, 2001, Law made three combined tackles (two solo), one pass deflection, and had returned an interception Peyton Manning threw on a pass to tight end Ken Dilger for a 23–yard touchdown as the Patriots defeated the [[2001 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] 13–44.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - September 30th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109300nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> On November 11, 2001, Law made four solo tackles, a pass deflection, one sack, and sealed a 11–21 victory against the [[2001 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] by intercepting a pass by [[Alex Van Pelt]] to wide receiver [[Peerless Price]] with only 1:27 remaining in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots - November 11th, 2001| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200111110nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 17, Law recorded four solo tackles, had one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass [[Chris Weinke]] threw to wide receiver [[Steve Smith Sr.]] and returned it 49–yards for a touchdown during a 38–6 win at the [[2001 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers - January 6th, 2002| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201060car.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games and finished with season with 70 combined tackles (60 solo), nine pass deflections, three interceptions, one sack, and set a career-high with two touchdowns. He was selected to the [[2002 Pro Bowl]], becoming his second Pro Bowl of his career.<ref name="career">{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Ty Law Career Overview| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LawxTy00.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

=====Super Bowl XXXVI=====
The [[2001 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] finished the [[2001 NFL season]] first in the [[AFC East]] with an 11–5 record to clinch a first-round bye. On January 19, 2002, Law led the Patriots with 12 combined tackles (ten solo) and had two pass deflections during a 13–16 overtime victory against the [[2001 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] in the AFC Divisional Round that is now known as the [[Tuck Rule Game]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Divisional Round — Oakland Raiders at New England Patriots - January 19th, 2002| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201190nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> The ending to this game became controversial due to the [[Tuck rule (American football)|"Tuck rule"]]. The following week, the Patriots defeated the [[2001 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 17–24 in the [[AFC Championship Game]]. On February 3, 2002, Law started in [[Super Bowl XXXVI]] against the [[2001 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]] and recorded seven solo tackles, made one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass [[Kurt Warner]] threw to wide receiver [[Isaac Bruce]] 47–yards to score the first touchdown of the game as the Patriots won 20–17.<ref>{{cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXVI — New England Patriots at St. Louis Rams - February 3rd, 2002| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200202030nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> This earned Law the first [[Super Bowl ring]] of his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ty Law looks back on Super Bowl play that started Patriots', Tom Brady's dynasty| url=https://www.timesonline.com/story/sports/local/2022/02/10/ty-law-super-bowl-xxxvi-aliquippa-pick-6-interception-new-england-patriots-win-rams-tom-brady/6722699001/ |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=timesonline.com| date=February 10, 2022| last=Upadhyaya |first=Parth}}</ref>

====2002====
He returned as the No. 1 starting cornerback along with the entire secondary, including Otis Smith, Terrell Buckley, [[Tebucky Jones]], and [[Lawyer Milloy]] with [[Eric Mangini]] as their defensive backs coach.<ref>{{cite web| title=Depth Chart| url=https://www.patriots.com/news/depth-chart-125291 |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=Patriots.com}}</ref> On September 9, 2002, Law started in the [[2002 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots']] home-opener against the [[2002 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] and set a season-high with ten combined tackles (nine solo) and had his lone sack of the season on [[Kordell Stewart]] for a six–yard loss in a 14–30 victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots - September 9th, 2002| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209090nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 9, Law recorded six combined tackles (five solo), set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass [[Drew Bledsoe]] threw to wide receiver [[Eric Moulds]] during a 38–7 victory at the [[2002 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]. In Week 14, Law made five combined tackles (four solo), one pass deflection, and helped secure a 17–27 win against the Buffalo Bills by intercepting a pass Drew Bledsoe to Eric Moulds in the fourth quarter. He started in all 16 games and tied his career-high with 77 combined tackles (60 solo) and also had ten pass deflections, four interceptions, and one sack.<ref name="career"/> His performance earned him his third [[2003 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]] selection.

====2003====
The [[2003 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] were in need of cornerback talent to replace [[Terrell Buckley]] and fill in for [[Otis Smith (American football)|Otis Smith]] after he underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle. In response, the Patriots signed free agent cornerback [[Tyrone Poole]] and drafted cornerbacks [[Eugene Wilson (American football)|Eugene Wilson]] in the second round (36th overall) and [[Asante Samuel]] in the fourth round (120th overall) of the [[2003 NFL draft]].<ref name="Otis">{{cite web| title=Veteran cornerback was trying to return from surgery| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/2003/0818/1598525.html |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=ESPN| last=Pasquerelli| first=Len| date=August 18, 2003}}</ref>

He entered spring camp with a leg injury that sidelined him alongside Otis Smith. Rookies Eugene Wilson and Asante Samuel both progressed quickly in their absence by receiving first-team reps.<ref>{{cite web | title=Poole of discontent |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/poole-of-discontent-165471 |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=PATRIOTS.com| date=July 26, 2003}}</ref> On August 18, 2003, the Patriots cut expected No. 2 starting cornerback Otis Smith.<ref name="Otis"/> Head coach Bill Belichick named Law the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season, but was reluctant to name the No. 2 starting cornerback stating Tyrone Poole, Eugene Wilson, and Asante Samuel would all play.<ref>{{cite web | title=PRO FOOTBALL; Patriots' Secondary Remains Constant |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/22/sports/pro-football-patriots-secondary-remains-constant.html |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=[[The New York Times]]| date=September 22, 2003| last=Thamel| first=Pete}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Bill Belichick Press Conf. Transcript - 9/11/2003 |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/bill-belichick-press-conf-transcript-9-11-2003-125221 |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=PATRIOTS.com| date=September 11, 2003}}</ref> 

On October 5, 2003, Law made five combined tackles (four solo), one pass deflection, and sealed the Patriots' 30–38 victory against the [[2003 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]] by intercepting a pass [[Steve McNair]] threw to wide receiver [[Tyrone Calico]] and returned it 65–yards for a touchdown with 2:01 remaining as the Patriots were leading 27–31.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots - October 5th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310050nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> He was inactive as the Patriots won 19–13 at the [[2003 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] due to an ankle injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=PRO FOOTBALL; Cornerback Helps Fuel Patriots' 8-Game Run| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/07/sports/pro-football-cornerback-helps-fuel-patriots-8-game-run.html |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=[[The New York Times]]| date=December 7, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Injuries pile up| url=https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/sports/2003/09/25/injuries-pile-up/41186665007/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=milforddailynews.com| date=September 23, 2003}}</ref> On October 26, 2003, Law made seven combined tackles (six solo), a pass deflection, and sealed the Patriots' 3–9 victory against the [[2003 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] by intercepting a pass [[Kelly Holcomb]] threw to wide receiver [[Kevin Johnson (wide receiver)|Kevin Johnson]] with exactly one minute remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots - October 25th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310260nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref>plo), set a season-high with four pass deflections, and also a season-high with two interceptions on passes thrown by [[Quincy Carter]] as the Patriots defeated the [[2003 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] 0–12.<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys — November 6th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311160nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 14, he recorded four combined tackles (three solo), had three pass deflections, and sealed the Patriots' 12–0 win against the [[2003 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] by intercepting a pass [[Jay Fiedler]] threw to wide receiver [[Chris Chambers]] with 4:59 remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots — December 7th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312070nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 16, he set a season-high with nine combined tackles (eight solo), had one pass break-up, and intercepted a pass by [[Chad Pennington]] to wide receiver [[Santana Moss]] during a 21–16 victory at the [[2003 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots at New York Jets — December 20th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312200nyj.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 74 combined tackles (61 solo), six interceptions, one sack, and scored one touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts. He set a career-high with 23 pass deflections.<ref name="career"/> He was selected for the [[2004 Pro Bowl]].
=====Super Bowl XXXVIII=====
The [[2003 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] finished the [[2003 NFL season]] with a 14–2 record, placing first in the AFC East and earning a first-round bye. On January 18, 2004, Law started in the AFC Championship Game and made three combined tackles (two solo), three pass deflections, and set a career-high with three interceptions off passes thrown by [[Peyton Manning]] as the Patriots defeated the [[2003 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] 14–24. His three interception performance tied five other players for second most interceptions in a single playoff game, after [[Vernon Perry]] with four interceptions in [[1979 NFL season|1979]]. The last player with three interceptions in a playoff game was 1983. Hours later, Carolina Panthers' rookie cornerback [[Ricky Manning]] would coincidentally tie the record as well, with three interceptions off of [[Donovan McNabb]] in the NFC Championship Game against the [[2003 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]]. On February 1, 2004, Law started in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]] against the [[2003 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] and recorded five solo tackles and made one pass deflection during their 32–29 victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXVIII - Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots — February 1st, 2004| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200402010car.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref>

====2004====
Head coach [[Bill Belichick]] named him the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Tyrone Poole with Asante Samuel as the nickelback. In Week 5, he set a season-high with nine combined tackles (five solo) during a 24–10 victory at the [[2004 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]. On October 17, 2004, Law recorded six combined tackles (four solo), set a season-high with two pass deflections, and had his lone interception of the season on a pass [[Matt Hasselbeck]] threw to wide receiver [[Darrell Jackson]] as the Patriots defeated the [[2004 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] 20–30.<ref>{{cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots — October 17th, 2004| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200410170nwe.htm |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=www.pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> On October 31, 2004, Law exited during the first quarter of a 20–34 loss at the [[2004 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] after injuring his foot. On November 3, 2004, it was confirmed by the Patriots that Law had broken a bone in his left foot and was expected to miss 4–6 weeks. On December 18, 2004, the Patriots placed [[Tyrone Poole]] on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Poole put on injured reserve with knee injury| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1948889 |access-date=July 3, 2025|website=ESPN.com| date=December 18, 2004}}</ref> The broken bone in Law's left foot would sideline him for the last eight games (Weeks 10–17) of the season. [[Asante Samuel]] would replace Law as the No. 1 starting cornerback and Tyrone Poole was also replaced by undrafted rookie [[Randall Gay]]. He finished the season with 29 combined tackles (23 solo), three pass deflections, and one interception in seven games and seven starts.<ref name="career"/> On January 7, 2005, the Patriots officially placed Law on injured reserve precluding him from the [[NFL playoffs, 2004-05|playoffs]] due to a broken bone in his foot.<ref>{{cite web| title=Patriots lose Tyler Law for playoffs| url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2005/01/07/Patriots-lose-Ty-Law-for-the-playoffs/99581105137136/ |access-date=July 3, 2025| website=UPI.com| date=January 7, 2005}}</ref>

=====Super Bowl XXXIX=====
The [[2004 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] would finish the [[2004 NFL season]] with another 14–2 record to reclaim first in the [[AFC East]] with another first-round bye. Asante Samuel and Randall Gay would start in Law and Poole's place throughout the playoffs as the Patriots defeated the [[2004 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] 20–3 in the Divisional Round and would win the [[AFC Championship Game]] 41–27 at the [[2004 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]. On February 6, 2005, the New England Patriots would defeat the [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] 24–21 in [[Super Bowl XXXIX]], claiming back-to-back Super Bowl Championships. Law would earn his third and final Super Bowl ring.

Before being released, Law underwent surgery to repair ligament damage in his foot on January. On February 25, 2005, the [[2005 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], released Law due to his $12.551 million cap salary.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=1997269 List of released players will grow], Accessed December 27, 2007.</ref> He reportedly refused to restructure his contract when asked by the Patriots. Upon becoming an [[unrestricted free agent]], Law was sought by multiple teams, including the [[Detroit Lions]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref name="Jets"/><ref>{{cite web| title=Ty Law agrees to contract with Jets| url=https://www.patriots.com/news/ty-law-agrees-to-contract-with-jets-167311 |access-date=July 5, 2025| website=Patriots.com| date=August 8, 2005}}</ref> He attended a private workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars and had two private workouts with the Detroit Lions.<ref name="Jets"/> The [[St. Louis Rams]] also expressed strong interest in acquiring Law. On August 6, 2005, the New York Jets and Law's agent, Carl Poston, were in the final stages of contract negotiations with an agreement in principle already completed.<ref name="Jets">{{cite web| title=Law's agent Poston, Jets have been talking| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2126767 |access-date=July 5, 2025| website=ESPN.com| date=August 6, 2005| last=Pasquerelli| first=Len}}</ref>

===New York Jets (first stint)===
On August 8, 2005, the [[New York Jets]] signed Law to a three-year contract as an unrestricted free agent. The contract had incentives that could pay Law $28 million over the first three years and also has options that total $50 million over seven years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Law lands with Jets-Pro Bowl Corner Lands Long-Term Pact |url=https://nypost.com/2005/08/09/law-lands-with-jets-pro-bowl-corner-lands-long-term-pact/ |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=New York Post |date=August 9, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2005 |title=Law's deal could be worth $28.5M over first three years |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2128536 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> 

On February 22, 2006, the [[2006 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] released Law only one year into his three–year contract as the Jets were a projected $26 million over the salary cap for 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-02-22 |title=Law among Jets cuts; Martin restructures deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2339793 |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> He was due to make $7.6 million in 2006.<ref>[http://www.morningsun.net/stories/072406/spo_20060724031.shtml Morningsun.net]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Accessed December 27, 2007.</ref>

===Kansas City Chiefs===
[[Image:Surtain and Law.JPG|thumb|right|Law (right) with former Chiefs teammate [[Patrick Surtain]] in 2007]]
On July 25, 2006, Law signed a five-year contract worth $30 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-07-25 |title=Lay down the Law: '110 percent better' than last year |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2529471 |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> He reunited with coach [[Herman Edwards]], under whom Law had played in the [[2005 New York Jets season|2005 season]] hoping to strengthen the Chiefs' defense. He was unable to duplicate the Pro Bowl season he had in New York in two seasons with the Chiefs, and the team released him on February 28, 2008.

===New York Jets (second stint) ===
On November 10, 2008, Law agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Jets sign CB Law |url=http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/11/10/jets-sign-cb-law/ |work=NFL.com |author=Schefter, Adam |date=November 10, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312162808/http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/11/10/jets-sign-cb-law/ |archive-date=March 12, 2012 |access-date=October 9, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Denver Broncos===
Law signed with the Denver Broncos on November 7, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4629892| title=Law, Broncos agree to contract|last=Schefter|first=Adam|date=November 6, 2009|work=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2009}}</ref> This added to a defensive backfield that had five members over 30 years of age, with 20 Pro Bowl selections combined. His final game with the Broncos came on January 3, 2010. He finished the season with 10 tackles and one interception run back for 37 yards. He was released by the Broncos on February 24, 2010.

His time in Denver was short and uneventful, only lasting a season. It was his second choice, as he would have preferred to play in New England, but signed with Denver.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stapelton|first1=Arnie|title=Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/pro-bowler-ty-law-signs-with-broncos-1.1572429|website=Newsday|access-date=September 29, 2017|quote="Law said... "Other than going back to New England, this would be the ideal situation for me."}}</ref> Even though his last season was in Denver, Law stated, "I am a Patriot for life."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reid|first1=Levan|title=Ty Law: 'I'm a Patriot For Life'|url=http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/29/ty-law-im-a-patriot-for-life/|website=CBS Boston|date=July 29, 2014 |publisher=CBS|access-date=September 29, 2017}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! rowspan="2"| GP
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD!! FF !! FR 
|-
! [[1995 NFL season|1995]] !! [[1995 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 14 || 47 || 40 || 7 || '''1.0 '''|| 3 || 47 || 16 || 38 || 0 || 9 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[1996 NFL season|1996]] !! [[1996 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 13 || 62 || 56 || 6 || 0.0 || 3 || 45 || 15 || 38 || 1 || 9 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[1997 NFL season|1997]] !! [[1997 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16 '''|| '''77 '''||''' 69 '''|| 8 || 0.5 || 3 || 70 || 23 || 40 || 0 || 11 || 0 || '''1 '''
|-
! [[1998 NFL season|1998]] !! [[1998 New England Patriots season|NE]]
|''' 16 '''|| 70 || 60 || 10 || 0.0||style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;" | 9 || 133 || 15 || 59 || 1 || '''32 '''|| 0 || '''1 '''
|-
! [[1999 NFL season|1999]] !! [[1999 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 13 || 57 || 48 || 9 || 0.5 || 2 || 20 || 10 || 27 || 1 || 9 || 2 || '''1 '''
|-
! [[2000 NFL season|2000]] !! [[2000 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 15 || 74 || 58 || 16 || 0.0 || 2 || 32 || 16 || 32 || 0 || 11 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2001 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16 '''|| 69 || 59 || 10 ||''' 1.0 '''|| 3 || 91 || 30 || 46 || '''2 '''|| 9 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[2002 NFL season|2002]] !! [[2002 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16 '''|| 76 || 59 || '''17 '''|| '''1.0 '''|| 4 || 33 || 8 || 29 || 0 || 10 || 1 || '''1 '''
|-
! [[2003 NFL season|2003]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2003 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 15 || 73 || 60 || 13 || 0.0 || 6 || 112 || 19 || 65 || 1 || 23 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[2004 NFL season|2004]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2004 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 7 || 28 || 23 || 5 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| '''16 '''|| 62 || 45 || '''17 '''|| 0.0 ||style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| '''10 '''|| '''195 '''|| 20 || '''74 '''|| 1 || 18 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| '''16 '''|| 68 || 64 || 4 || '''1.0 '''|| 4 || 11 || 3 || 16 || 0 || 9 || '''3 '''|| 0 
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
|''' 16 '''|| 47 || 39 || 8 || 0.0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 13 || 0 || 0 
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 7 || 19 || 14 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 0 
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 7 || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0.0 || 1 || '''37 '''|| '''37 '''|| 37 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 
|-
! colspan="2"| Career<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Ty Law Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/793/ty-law|work=ESPN|access-date=May 6, 2014}}</ref> !! 203 !! 839 !! 703 !! 136 !! 5.0 !! 53 !! 828 !! 16 !! 74 !! 7 !! 169 !! 7 !! 4 
|}

==Retirement==
After retiring from the NFL, Law founded Launch Trampoline Park, a chain of entertainment facilities based around large areas of connected [[trampoline]]s. Launch currently has [[franchising|franchised]] locations across [[New England]], with one park open in [[Delaware]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://launchtrampolinepark.com/about|title=About Launch|work=Launch Corporation|access-date=May 20, 2016|archive-date=May 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523004346/http://launchtrampolinepark.com/about|url-status=dead}}</ref> The website of its [[Rhode Island]] location reports that Law makes frequent appearances there, where he participates in games of trampoline [[dodgeball]] with customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://launchri.com/park-info/faqs|title=FAQs - Launch Warwick|website=Launchri.com|access-date=May 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129230119/http://launchri.com/park-info/faqs/ |archive-date=29 November 2012}}</ref>

On May 19, 2014, Law was announced as the 2014 Patriots Hall of Fame Inductee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/from-the-hall/article-1/Fans-vote-Ty-Law-as-the-2014-Patriots-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee/d4cbc6a5-cffa-4dcb-b7da-9c6bc6f74fda|title=Fans vote Ty Law as the 2014 Patriots Hall of Fame Inductee|work=New England Patriots|access-date=May 20, 2016|archive-date=January 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150126101938/http://www.patriots.com/news/from-the-hall/article-1/Fans-vote-Ty-Law-as-the-2014-Patriots-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee/d4cbc6a5-cffa-4dcb-b7da-9c6bc6f74fda|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was inducted on August 1. On February 2, 2019, he was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2019; he was inducted on August 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio.

==See also==
*[[List of NFL annual interceptions leaders]]
*[[List of NFL career interceptions leaders]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.patriotshalloffame.com/hall_of_famer/ty-law/ New England Patriots bio]
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