Following a disappointing spell with the Green Bay Packers, Martellus Bennett will look to get his 2017 season back on track with the New England Patriots.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Patriots claimed Bennett off waivers Thursday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the move.
Adam Kaufman of WBZ NewsRadio provided some insight into the move:
The Packers signed Bennett for three years and $21 million in the offseason. At the time, the move seemed like a slam dunk for Green Bay. The team added the veteran tight end it desperately needed, and Bennett was coming off a 2016 campaign in which he caught 55 passes for 701 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns.