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Patriots Sign WR Demarcus Ayers To Practice Squad

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Demarcus Ayers now has a new home and its with the New England Patriots.

Patriots signed former @UHCougarFB Steelers wide receiver DeMarcus Ayers to practice squad

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 4, 2017

Ayers, who was waived by the Steelers on Saturday, has decided to become a member of the Patriots practice squad. The Houston product and 2016 seventh-round draft pick reportedly turned down an offer to be on the Steelers practice squad.

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