Chris Long to Patriots: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

March 16, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

After being a free agent for the first time in his career, defensive end Chris Long found a new home with the New England Patriots on Tuesday. 
According to Trey Wingo of ESPN, Long agreed to terms with the Patriots on a one-year contract. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the report. 
Long tweeted out his excitement about the deal:
Long spent the first eight years of his career with the then-St. Louis Rams, but injuries and decreased production caused the team to release him in February. 
One reason for the Patriots to take a gamble on Long, per Neil Hornsby of Pro Football Focus, is his past ability as a pass-rusher:
While Long has been a shell of his former self over the last two years, he will only be 31 years old when the 2016 season starts. His diminished production makes him a worthwhile risk because he's not going to cost much in terms of dollars or years. 
Given the market for free-agent pa...

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