TE Kyle Brady was released by the Patriots Feb. 29, but according to a recent report in the New Bedford (Mass.) Standard Times, his tenure in New England was nearly even shorter than his single season. Without citing sources, the paper claims Brady left the team unannounced during the regular season but that the Patriots were able to "coax him into returning." The story stated that the 13-year veteran struggled to learn the New England system, regularly ran the wrong routes and was considered a less than adequate blocker. For the record, during his only season in New England the former first-round pick played in 14 games with nine starts. Brady caught nine passes for 70 yards with two touchdowns. He then played in all three postseason games with a pair of starts, catching two passes for 15 yards. Brady -- whose career included four seasons with the Jets followed by eight years in Jacksonville -- has visited a few teams this offseason, but has yet to sign on elsewhere. 05/29/2008

Brady was inactive for Sunday's game against Miami because of a foot injury.
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