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Emmanuel Sanders Signs Offer Sheet With Patriots

Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots.

By Zach J Miller

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It was reported and confirmed this morning that Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots. It was reported earlier this morning and confirmed by Sanders' agent Jordan Woy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>New England has signed Steelers restricted FA WR Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/321993058805743618">April 10, 2013</a></blockquote>

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The Steelers now have 5 days to match the Patriots' offer. If Pittsburgh does not match the offer, New England would send their third-round pick this year to Pittsburgh.

Earlier in Free Agency the Steelers lost Mike Wallace to Miami, so this is yet another blow to their depleted WR core. This bodes well for the Browns, any blow to a division foe is a good one.

Go Browns.

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