FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In their first personnel move at tight end since Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement in late March, the New England Patriots have agreed to a one-year deal with Austin Seferian-Jenkins, a source tells ESPN's Field Yates.
The 6-foot-5, 262-pound Seferian-Jenkins immediately becomes the Patriots' most accomplished pass-catcher at tight end, with 116 career receptions for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns in 43 games over five seasons.
The other four tight ends on the Patriots' depth chart -- Jacob Hollister, Stephen Anderson, Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo -- have combined for 71 career receptions.