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Reggie Bush Reportedly Visits With Patriots, but Will Sign With 49ers

Free agent running back Reggie Bush reportedly visited with the Patriots on Friday, but decided against joining the Boys of Belichick and will sign with the San Francisco 49ers. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Yet another possible Patriots free agent target is off the board.

Despite reportedly visiting with the Patriots, Bush has agreed to a deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing unnamed sources.

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Shortly after Schefter’s report, Bush confirmed the news by posting the following to his official Twitter account:

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Bush had the potential to replace recently-departed Shane Vereen as a third down option who could catch balls out of the backfield. The 30-year-old will instead return to California, where he starred as a running back at USC, winning the Heisman Trophy (that was later vacated) in 2005.

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The No. 2 overall pick in 2006 experienced a renaissance from 2011-13, rushing for 3,078 yards and 16 touchdowns over that span. The nine-year veteran has run for 5,465 yards in 116 career games with an additional 3,489 yards receiving.

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