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Patriots Sign 1,000-Yard Receiver Kenny Britt
Britt is expected to make his way to Foxborough, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
FOXBOROUGH, MA — The New England Patriots are hoping to add some depth at wide receiver. The team announced Wednesday that they have signed Former Cleveland Browns receiver Kenny Britt. He was released by the Browns on Dec. 8.
The news was first reported Tuesday by Adam Schefter of ESPN
New England will be Britt's fourth team since he entered the league in 2009. He previously placed for the Tennessee Titans, St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams, and the Browns.
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This season, he only caught 18 receptions in nine games. But last year for the Rams he caught 68 balls for more than 1,000 yards and five touchdowns.
Patriots are finalizing a deal with former Browns WR Kenny Britt, per @FieldYates. Deal expected to be done shortly.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2017
Image Credit: AP Photo/Frank Victores
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