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BY SEAN DONOVAN
Free agent Jabar Gaffney will be returning to New England for a second stint with the Patriots, as first reported by ESPN's Josina Anderson.
Gaffney was a part of the 2007 Patriots team that set the all-time NFL record for points in a season. He will be reunited with quarterback Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
The Patriots have signed a number of free-agent receivers this offseason, including Anthony Gonzalez, Donte' Stallworth and Brandon Lloyd. Combined with 2012 seventh-round pick Jeremy Ebert, 2011 free-agent pickup Chad Ochocinco, veteran Deion Branch and franchise-tagged All-Pro Wes Welker, the Patriots are heavy on receiver talent and experience.
Julian Edelman, Tiquan Underwood, and Matthew Slater are also on the roster in addition to elite tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, who often play in the slot position.
Gaffney, 31, signed a two-year deal, according to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network. The former Florida Gator set career-highs in receptions and yards last season in Washington, leading the team in both categories.
Gaffney has 443 career receptions for 5,562 yards and 27 touchdowns. He was the second player ever drafted by the Texans, taken in the second round of the 2002 draft.
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