The Facts: The Patriots have re-signed Collie for the third time this season, according to a league source.

Diehards Line: Collie, who was released last Friday, adds depth to the Patriots' receiving corps, where they are dealing with injuries to rookies Josh Boyce (ankle) and Aaron Dobson (foot). Neither of those players has practiced this week. Collie has played in seven games for the Patriots this season, totaling six catches for 63 yards. If either Dobson or Boyce is unable to play in the team's divisional round game next Saturday night, Collie could be a part of the team's top four wide-receiver rotation.