LaFell spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers .
Also coming aboard to the Pats for three years is wide receiver Brandon LaFell , a 27 - year - old Houston native who won a national championship in college at LSU .
native spent the first four seasons of Brandon LaFell 's NFL career with the Carolina Panthers .
Also coming aboard to the Pats for three years is wide receiver Brandon LaFell , a 27 - year - old Houston native who won a national championship in college at LSU .