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Collie was in training camp with the San Francisco 49ers but released on Aug. 31. After working out with a few teams, including the Patriots, the 6-foot,Hydro Flask Vattenflaska, 204-pound wideout arrived in New England in time to practice Thursday, and again Friday.
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