LeGarrette Blount returning to Pats
Free-agent running back LeGarrette Blount, who was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, agreed Thursday to a two-year deal with the New England Patriots for the veteran minimum plus incentives, according to a source.
The running back was in New England early Thursday morning, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson. The deal reunites Blount with the team for whom he rushed for nearly 800 yards in 2013 before signing a two-year, $3.85 million deal with the Steelers in March.
The 247-pound Blount joins a Patriots running back group that includes overnight sensation Jonas Gray (who rushed for 201 yards against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night), Brandon Bolden, pass-catching specialist Shane Vereen and rookie James White.
While Blount could help the Patriots this year, there is also an aspect of looking to the future, as running backs Stevan Ridley (on injured reserve with a torn ACL), Vereen and Bolden are all scheduled for free agency after the season.
he Steelers waived Blount less than 24 hours after he left the field before the end of the 27-24 win over the Titans because the fifth-year veteran was upset he did not receive any carries in the game. He went unclaimed on waivers.
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/11907750/legarrette-blount-new-england-patriots-agree-two-year-deal
Works out well for both parties, he is released from a team who stopped handing him the ball. He goes back to the team where he had his best season which made him the major free agent acquisition for the Steelers.
Though he will be moving into a crowded backfield, wonder what led to his diminished value from the Steelers POV and what value the Patriots still see in him.
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But the Pats weren't displeased with him and made him an offer to return. He knew they had interest at least. The way he left the Steelers gave him some certitude that he would clear waivers through the league. 
Then he had to wait and see if the Pats would sign him cheap. Not a good move financially - he should have just stayed quietly with the Steelers - but who knows what he was thinking? 
These guys are smart enough to work the system. As hughee99 says, this could even work to his advantage financially. It's funny how things play out sometimes. We'll have to see what the script is on this one - redemption, rivalry, hubris? Stay tuned. 
