Hallelujah! LeGarrette Blount is back! My favorite running back is back to being a New England Patriot. Two days after the Steelers released him, he signed a two-year deal back with the Patriots. Many stated after the signing that they weren't sure exactly why New England re-signed him especially Jonas Gray had an amazing breakout performance that following week against Indianapolis, but look at what he did when he was a Patriot the first time. He rushed for 772 yards and let's not forget the 166-yard game with four touchdowns against Indianapolis last season in the playoffs. With Ridley being out for the season, New England is left with Shane Vereen and Jonas Gray. Signing LeGarrette back was a great decision.
With the Steelers, Blount had rushed a total of 266 yards and two touchdowns with only 65 carries in the first ten games. Since being back with New England, Blount has rushed for 202 yards with two touchdowns!
Prior to the start of the 2014-2015 season, Blount signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While a Steeler, he was arrested on a marijuana charge with former teammate, Le'Veon Bell who is also a Pittsburgh Steeler running back. A judge ruled on Wednesday that the charge will be withdrawn from Blount's record once he completes fifty hours of community service. The hours must be completed by February 4. With this comes the possibility of Blount facing a fine or a one game suspension. It is also highly possible that he could face some intense drug testing which could reach up to ten times a month, all randomly.
Welcome back!! He was definitely missed.
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