The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Gaffney told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he will be signing a deal with the Patriots soon.
Diehards Line:Gaffney played for the Pats from 2006-2008, catching 85 passes for 1,059 yards and eight touchdowns. His production spiked after leaving New England, he has 187 catches over the last three years, but he was a reliable target for Tom Brady when he was in New England. Gaffney was released by the Redskins on Tuesday. ... Stay tuned. We'll be watching for something more official on this one.