Report: Free agent Adrian Clayborn visiting Patriots

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn hits Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he throws. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn hits Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he throws. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Free agent defensive end Adrian Clayborn was traveling to visit the New England Patriots Thursday, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

In three seasons with the Falcons, Clayborn recorded 17 sacks, 50 tackles, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two touchdowns.

Clayborn, a seven-year veteran, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 20th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Iowa.