Patriots bring back veteran WR David Patten

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) � The New England Patriots have re-signed veteran
wide receiver David Patten, a key offensive contributor in the early part of
the last decade when the team won three Super Bowls.

Patten played in 54 regular-season and six playoff games with the Patriots
from 2001-2004. He caught a touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the 20-17 upset
of the St. Louis Rams in the 2002 Super Bowl.

Patten's 91-yard touchdown reception from Brady at Indianapolis on Oct. 21,
2001, remains the longest pass play in team history.

After leaving New England, the 35-year-old played for Washington and New
Orleans. He was out of football in 2009 after being released by the
Cleveland Browns in training camp.

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Surprised there's been no discussion on this one. It makes very little
sense. This has to be a "just in case" move if there's a total blowout
at WR after the draft and FA. At best he may be around for he first 6
games (does the lack of a CBA mean that restrictions like PUP go away?)
until Welker returns.