Usually Belichik doesn't take these knuckleheads. But I'm wondering if the Pats claimed him, intending for him to walk and sign somewhere else, and in return receive a compensatory pick.
I could be looking too much into it. But think it's very plausible. They don't have an issue at receiver, can someone really come in the last two weeks of the season, learn the playbook then contribute. I think it is belichik being smart and just trying to get a draft pick for him