Pats send RB Maroney to Broncos

[September 15, 2010]  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots have traded running back Laurence Maroney to the Denver Broncos.

The Patriots receive undisclosed draft considerations in the deal made Tuesday that reunites their first-round draft choice in 2006 with Josh McDaniels, New England's offensive coordinator before becoming Denver's coach last season. The trade is pending a physical examination.

Maroney hasn't emerged as a solid No. 1 back since being drafted out of Minnesota. In four seasons, he rushed for 2,430 yards and 21 touchdowns. He was inactive for Sunday's season-opening 38-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a thigh injury.

Fred Taylor led the Patriots rushers in that game with 71 yards on 14 carries.

[Associated Press]

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