Shea McClellin signing three-year deal with Patriots

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GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 26: Shea McClellin #50 of the Chicago Bears reacts after the Bears defeat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 26, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 17 to 13. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 26: Shea McClellin #50 of the Chicago Bears reacts after the Bears defeat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 26, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 17 to 13. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
FOXBORO —

Shea McClellin, who spent four years with the Chicago Bears, is signing a three-year contract to join the Patriots, according to ESPN. 

A linebacker from Boise State, McClellin was selected in the first round by Chicago, 19th overall, in 2012.  Chandler Jones was selected two choices after him. 

In four seasons, McClellin has 161 tackles and 7.5 sacks.