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Patriots were desperate at WR and that's why they're reaching on Josh Gordon

The New England Patriots are desperate to fix the offense. And that’s how the marriage to Josh Gordon has come to pass.

A league source confirmed reports by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that New England agreed to acquire Gordon from the Cleveland Browns for a conditional fifth-round pick. The move happened two days after the Browns announced they were parting ways with Gordon.

The Patriots hope Josh Gordon energizes a receiving corps that lacks punch. (AP)

Here’s why the Patriots need Gordon

A source who spoke to Yahoo Sports on Monday afternoon said New England is simply “desperate” to add speed and playmaking to the offense.