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After he was released in March, Addai drew interest from several teams but could not pass up an opportunity to play for the Patriots, the Colts' top rival in the AFC for much of his tenure in Indianapolis. "For me, I think the Patriots was the best fit," Addai said on Thursday. "As far as what they do, they do a lot on the offensive side of the ball, and I see myself fitting in. It was a smooth transition coming from Indy to here."
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Addai ran for 4,453 yards and 39 touchdowns during his six seasons with the Colts, but missed 12 games and failed to top 500 rushing yards in each of the last two seasons. He signed a one-year, $1.368 million contract with the Patriots, where NFL.com's Brian McIntyre suggests the newcomer will likely be a third-down back if he makes the 53-man roster -- which is not a given. Returning second-year men Steven Ridley and Shane Vereen will have something to say about the situation as will veteran holdover Danny Woodhead. Vereen in particular is said to be looking good in initial workouts. ... Stay tuned. We'll be watching this competition closely throughout the summer in hopes that somebody emerges as a viable Fantasy weapon. We won't
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