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2016 Patriots Free Agency: 8 Possible AFC East Signings

By Connor Fulton

Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriots free agency Stevan Ridley
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Stevan Ridley (22) runs with the ball during the first half of their game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Stevan Ridley

The possibility of a renunion with 2012 draft pick Ridley may be too good for the Patriots to pass-up. After all, Ridley is a downhill runner who is familiar with the Patriots’ way of doing things, from the playbook to locker room interviews.

During his tenure in New England, Ridley was one of the most productive running backs for the Patriots this century. Only Kevin Faulk and Corey Dillon have rushed for more than Ridley’s 2,817 yards.

Ridley was extremely under-utilized in the Jets’ ground game in 2015, rushing for just 90 yards on 36 carries. He was still in recovery from the torn ACL that ended his time with the Patriots.

Should Ridley be fully healthy again, the Patriots should put some serious thought into a reunion with the LSU product.

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