On the same week in which they lost David Givens to free agency and the Tennessee Titans, the Patriots signed wide receiver Reche Caldwell to a contract with undisclosed terms, according to wire reports.

Caldwell, a 6-foot, 215-pound receiver from the University of Florida, is entering his fifth NFL season. He has spent his entire career with the San Diego Chargers, mostly as a backup. Last year was his most productive season; he caught 28 passes for 352 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers occasionally used him on kick returns.