The Facts: For the Patriots' newest wide receiver Lee, there might well be a little more anticipation as he's played in just six games over the last two seasons -- he missed all of 2018 and played in only six games (with one start) in 2019. Lee was somewhat surprisingly released by the Jaguars and is now a Patriot waiting to get back on the field and re-start his career. "It's been quite difficult with the knee injury and coming back with the shoulder injury," Lee told reporters on Wednesday. "After these certain injuries, you've got some people who get down on themselves and tend to want to shut it down. For me, it's kind of like a motivating factor. I just want to see where I'm at at this point. It will be good to get out there and play football, which I feel like I haven't played in the last couple years. I'm just ready to get at it."
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Lee's 2019 season was cut to six games and a season-ending trip to injured reserve due to a shoulder injury. In 2016, the now-28-year-old Lee showcased his ability and potential with a 63-catch, 851-yard season. That's the high point. Last year, he had just three receptions for 18 yards in those six games. Going forward, Lee offered no individual aspirations, but an onus on contributing as a team-first guy -- very much the Patriot Way. It's been a big if, but if Lee can stay healthy, perhaps New England will be the right place for him -- and Lee will be the right addition for the Patriots.