Less than a week after being reinstated by the NFL, tight end Fred Davis found a landing spot.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Davis has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to a source informed of the deal.
Davis was suspended indefinitely in February of 2014 for repeated violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He missed all of last season.
The 29-year-old tight end earned career highs in 2011 with 59 receptions for 796 yards. Since that season he's compiled just 31 catches for 395 yards.
Davis joins a deep tight end group that includes Rob Gronkowski,Michael Hoomanawanui, Tim Wright, Scott Chandler and sixth-round pick A.J. Derby.
Once viewed as a Pro Bowl-level talent, Davis signing is another Bill Belichick special. If Davis doesn't wow, the Pats cut him and move forward. If he flashes some of his 2011 ability, they bought a bargain.
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