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New England Patriots: Ranking Internal Free Agent Priorities

By Hal Bent

Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Matt Lengel (82) makes the touchdown catch as New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) defends in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

WHO ARE THESE GUYS?

Matt Lengel:

Lengel came over from Cincinnati and the giant tight end had to receptions and his first career touchdown in 2016. An exclusive rights free agent, he is back if the Patriots saw enough to bring him to camp. Expect Lengel back in camp in 2017 fighting for a job.

Greg Scruggs:

Scruggs was a converted defensive end who was brought in for depth at tight end. Unfortunately for Scruggs, he spent the season on injured reserve with a knee injury. Scruggs was a longshot to begin with and is likely not be back.

Michael Williams:

Williams was a valuable member of the 2015 Patriots as a blocking tight end. The converted offensive tackle tore his ACL in training camp and spent the season on injured reserve. Williams is also an exclusive rights free agent so the Patriots can bring him back for next to nothing and see if he can find a role on the squad in 2017.

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