LeGarrette Blount is headed back to the Patriots, according to a league source. The big back is set to sign a new two-year contract after clearing waivers on Wednesday.
The former Pat, released this week by Pittsburgh, can help fill a void with New England suffering from some injuries in the backfield. Blount's bruising style allows him to be a fill-in for Jonas Gray, who had a breakout performance against the Colts in Week 11.
The Steelers released Blount Tuesday after he left the field early Monday night after getting zero carries against the Titans.
