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Patrick Chung Thanks Patriots Fans for Support Before Heading to Philadelphia
Patriots free-agent safety has reportedly agreed to a 3-year, $10 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles after spending four seasons with the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots lost two of their own free agents Tuesday but none named Wes Welker.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on the first day of free agency they had come to terms with former Patriots safety Patrick Chung on a 3-year, $10 million contract, reuniting the former Oregon Duck with his college coach, Chip Kelly, in Philadelphia, according to NFL.com.
Chung spent four seasons with the New England Patriots but missed 12 games over the past two years. The former second round draft pick leaves Foxborough for Philadelphia with 239 combined tackles, 3 sacks, 7 interceptions and 1 touchdown in 50 career games, according to ESPN.com.
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Chung took to Twitter (@PatrickChung25) to announce the news.
“Eagles!! Been bleeding green since college baby!!”
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Chung followed up that Tweet with a thank you to Patriots Nation.
“And to all my Pats fans. Thank you for the support. Much love.”
The Patriots also lost guard Donald Thomas to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.
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