Three weeks after Montee Ball went unclaimed on waivers, the former Denver Broncos second-round draft pick is drawing interest from another AFC powerhouse. The New England Patriots worked out Ball on Tuesday, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Every game, all season The workout doesn’t necessarily mean a signing is imminent. The Patriots are meticulous about keeping their watch list up to date by kicking the tires on street free agents. Dion Lewis has been one of the NFL’s most pleasant surprises, excelling as a three-down back — a novelty in New England under coach Bill Belichick.

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