New England Agree To One-Year Deal With Reggie Wayne

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After being out on the free agency market for a while, former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne has finally found a home, Signing a one-year deal with New England Patriots. Wayne has spent the entirety of his career – 14 years – with the Colts organization.

Last season for the Colts, Wayne had 64 receptions, 779 yards, and two touchdowns. Wayne played a good depth role, leading the team to the AFC Championship game, where the team lost to the New England Patriots. He is not the same superstar receiver that he was a couple of years ago, but he provides good depth for any team.

Even though Reggie is not a superstar receiver, he is a good veteran receiver. He has good speed, he has great hands, he knows how to win games. Do not let Wayne open down the field, that is where he is the most effective.  He is also a great leader and mentor in the locker room and on the field.  There remains concerns about his health, but the Patriots are fulfilling depth.

If anyone could get the most out of Wayne and make him productive at the last leg of his career, it’s Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Wayne is going to be having a chance to win another Super Bowl, as the Patriots are constant contenders. He will be a great mentor to the young wide receivers that the team has. New England gets a deep threat in Wayne, which is something they desperately need.

Wayne will revisit his former organization Week Six; quarterback Brady will also come back from his four-game suspension – if upheld.