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Report: Patriots Trade for Lions TE Michael Roberts with Rob Gronkowski Retired

The New England Patriots are reportedly set to acquire tight end Michael Roberts from the Detroit Lions.

According to Justin Rogers of the Detroit News, New England will send a late-round draft pick to the Lions to complete the trade.

Roberts will add some additional depth to a suspect tight end position in New England following the retirement of Rob Gronkowski this offseason.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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