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REPORT: Patriots Sign Former All American WR, First-Round Pick

Wide receiver Corey Coleman will have a chance to catch passes from Tom Brady, according to a new report.

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The Patriots are adding a wide receiver to their roster, according to a new report.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the team has signed former first-round wide receiver Corey Colman, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 15th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft.

The one-year deal makes Coleman the third wide receiver on the team who was picked in the first round of an NFL Draft.

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Coleman comes to New England after two injury-plagued seasons in Cleveland and an unsuccessful preseason stint with the Buffalo Bills.

Prior to his pro career, Coleman was an All-American at Baylor University, where had 173 receptions for 3,009 yards and 33 touchdowns across three seasons.

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