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Patriots news: 6 things you need to know about this morning

By Connor Fulton

Oct 26, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with fullback James Develin (46) after scoring a touchdown before leaving the field for an injury during the third quarter of against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 51-23. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with fullback James Develin (46) after scoring a touchdown before leaving the field for an injury during the third quarter of against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 51-23. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriots news Justin Coleman
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Justin Coleman (22) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) in the first half in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Justin Coleman tendered

After an impressive rookie season, undrafted Tennessee product Coleman was tendered by the Patriots, preventing him from reaching the open market.

The Patriots snagged Coleman off waivers after the Minnesota Vikings cut ties with him in early September. Coleman outperformed veterans Rashaan Melvin and Leonard Johnson in the No. 3 cornerback role, 18 receptions on 36 targets for 247 yards and two touchdowns in 10 regular season games. Coleman also shined in the playoffs, recording a pass defended in both the Divisional Round and the AFC Championship Game.

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Expect the Patriots to sign a few more cornerbacks this offseason between free agency and the 2016 NFL Draft, as Coleman, Malcolm Butler, Logan Ryan and 2015 seventh-rounder Darryl Roberts are the only corners currently on the roster.

Next: 3. Brandon King tendered

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