The Kenny Britt Experience will rage on for another season at the NFL level.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday the hot-and-cold veteran receiver was informed by the Patriots that his option has been picked up, according to a source.
Britt is back with the club for 2018 and the Patriots are "looking for big things out of him," Rapoport was informed.
The 29-year-old Britt appeared in three regular-season games with New England after being released by the winless Browns, a franchise that tired of his on-field lack of hustle and off-the-field antics. With the Patriots, he caught two passes for 23 yards before the team hid him away during their run to the Super Bowl.
We'd still consider Britt a stretch for serious playing time with Brandin Cooks, Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan set to roll for 2018. Danny Amendola is a candidate to land elsewhere in free agency, but he's stressed his desire to toil for a winner.
Britt felt like a sure-fire candidate to be looking for a new employer. Consider this a shining moment for workplace malcontents everywhere.
