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Patriots sign TE Chandler

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March 16, 2015 at 3:44 pm.

Chandler, 29, caught 47 passes for 497 yards and three touchdowns last season. Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots signed tight end Scott Chandler on Monday.

The seven-year veteran had spent the past five seasons with the Buffalo Bills, catching 182 passes for 2,120 yards and 17 touchdowns.

The Bills released Chandler last Wednesday.

Chandler, 29, caught 47 passes for 497 yards and three touchdowns last season.

In New England, he joins a tight-end group that is led by Rob Gronkowski and also includes 2014 trade acquisition Tim Wright.

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