LeGarrette Blount is coming back to New England after his release by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The running back was on the Patriots for the 2013 season, but was released during the off-season before signing with Pittsburgh.

Last season with the Patriots, Blount played in 16 games with seven starts and finished with 772 yards and seven touchdowns. In the postseason win over the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 11, 2014, Blount ran for 166 yards and set a franchise record with four rushing touchdowns.

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