Former South Carolina wide receiver Bruce Ellington saw his time in Detroit end when the Lions released him in February.
Turns out he’s trading up to a better spot.
NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday Ellington will join the New England Patriots. The Super Bowl champions didn’t have a deep group of receivers last season and have been linked to targets at the position.
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Free agent WR Bruce Ellington is signing a 1-year deal with the #Patriots, source said.