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Kenbrell Thompkins claimed by Oakland Raiders after Patriots waived him

Kenbrell Thompkins was claimed by the Oakland Raiders after the New England Patriots waived him prior to their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Jason Marcum
Jim Rogash

The New England Patriots waived wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins ahead of their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Now, the Oakland Raiders have claimed Thompkins off of waivers.

Thompkins has just six catches for 53 yards this season, after catching 32 passes for 466 yards last year.

While he can move the chains with his route-running and solid hands, he doesn't offer enough playmaking ability, and the Patriots needed someone to step up and give them just that.

The Raiders however can use any kind of pass-catching threat they can get their hands on. Where Thompkins was fighting for playing time in New England, it won't be surprising to see him earn a starting role in Oakland, especially after the team placed Rod Streater on the short-term IR.

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