Patriots running back Shane Vereen found pay dirt Friday night during the preseason opener against the Eagles. Vereen, who only saw three carries in the game for 12 yards, hauled in a 13-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the first quarter to make the score 14-7 Patriots.

Vereen finished the game with two grabs for 18 yards and the TD. He was targeted four times overall in the passing game for New England.

Vereen caught eight passes last year for 149 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for three scores on 62 attempts for 251 yards.

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