(NEW YORK) — Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to Yahoo! Sports.

The 32-year-old has played nine NFL seasons between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.

He played 16 games last season, hauling in 36 catches and three touchdowns.

He joins a talented group of Patriots tight ends that includes Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.

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