I know, I know. It's early. Still, it's always frustrating when you see teams locking up the elite talent and your team just sits idly by and lets your best receiver go to your rival for very little money. But anyway, I digress.
Atlanta's pass rusher John Abraham is set to visit with the Patriots. In fact, he's already here according to Albert Breer.
And a source confirms to @mikereiss what has also been reported: free agent DE John Abraham will be visiting the Patriots tomorrow.— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 15, 2013
Abraham's already in town, will be in Foxboro with the Patriots in the morning.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 15, 2013
There's a rumor on Reddit that says he signed with the Patriots. Of course, that's super unreliable, but still just because you're not a reporter doesn't mean you don't know things. This random guy says his girlfriend met John Abraham and he told her he signed with the Patriots.
So this is my brothers...
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