New England Patriots offseason moves
WHO'S COMING
Jerod Mayo
Linebacker, from the University of TennesseeThe team's first-round draft pick is undersized but very athletic. Read the story.
Terrence Wheatley
Cornerback, from the University of ColoradoThe team's second-round draft pick is just 5-9 and 185 pounds, but he was one of the fastest players available in the draft. Read the story.
Shawn Crable
Linebacker, from the University of MichiganThe team's third-round draft pick has good size and speed, but his motivation has been questioned at times. Read the story.
Victor Hobson
Linebacker, from New York JetsThe 28-year-old former college teammate of Tom Brady's signed a one-year deal. He could be a key part of the team's linebacking corps in 2008. Read the story.
Fernando Bryant
Cornerback, from Detroit LionsThe nine-year veteran signed a one-year deal and will compete for a roster spot in the secondary.
Lewis Sanders
Cornerback, from Atlanta FalconsEight years of experience with Cleveland, Houston and Atlanta. History of injury problems. Read about it.
Tank Williams
Safety, from Minnesota VikingsSigned to a one-year deal. Williams has five years of experience with the Vikings and the Titans. Read about it.
Sam Aiken
Wide receiver, from Buffalo BillsSpecial-teams ace has 61 tackles in five seasons (and just 19 career receptions). Read about it.
Jason Webster
Cornerback, from Buffalo BillsThe veteran missed almost all of 2007 with a broken arm; he'll be in the mix as the Patriots try to make up for the loss of Samuel. Read the story
WHO'S GOING
Asante Samuel
Cornerback, to Philadelphia EaglesSigned a six-year deal worth a reported $57 million, including $20 million in guarantees and $32 million over the first three years. Read the story.
Troy Brown
Wide receiverReports are that the Patriots will not bring their all-time leading receiver back for a 16th season. Read the story.
Randall Gay
Cornerback, to New Orleans SaintsSigned a four-year contract that could be worth as much as $17.8 million, with $6.9 million guaranteed. Read the story.
Eugene Wilson
Safety, to Tampa BaySigned one-year, $1.8-million contract with $500,000 guaranteed.
Rosevelt Colvin
LinebackerReleased after five seasons with the team. Still unclaimed, but the Indianapolis Star reported in April that the hometown Colts might be interested. Read the story.
Kyle Brady
Tight endPatriots released the 36-year-old veteran, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. He visited the Steelers in April.
WHO'S STAYING
Randy Moss
Wide receiverSigned a three-year, $27-million deal, with $15 million guaranteed and $12 million as a signing bonus. Read the story.
Jabar Gaffney
Wide receiverSigned a one-year contract; will once again provide depth behind Moss and Welker. Read the story.
Larry Izzo
LinebackerLongtime special-teams captain will be back for an eighth season with New England. Read the story.
Mike Wright
Defensive tackleSat out the end of last season with a foot injury; re-signed for fourth season with Patriots. Read the story.
Eric Alexander
LinebackerExclusive-rights free agent tendered after picking up seven tackles over last two seasons.
Wesley Britt
TackleExclusive-rights free agent tendered; played just four games last year in his second NFL season.
Pierre Woods
LinebackerExclusive-rights free agent tendered; will begin his third season in New England.
Kelley Washington
Wide receiverPlayed mostly special teams last year; re-signed at beginning of free-agency period. Read about it.
Ray Ventrone
SafetyExclusive-rights free agent signed one-year deal, according to scouts.com; helped out on special teams last season. Read the story.
REMAINING FREE AGENTS
Junior Seau
LinebackerAfter 18 years in the league, Seau says he has no plans to retire now. Read about it.
Mel Mitchell
SafetyUntil being injured in the playoff victory over Jacksonville, he was a valuable part of the special teams.
Rashad Moore
Defensive tacklePatriots declined to extend a qualifying offer to this little-used lineman.
Chad Scott
CornerbackMissed all of last season after injuring his knee over the summer.
THE RUMOR MILL
Shaun Alexander
Running back, formerly Seattle SeahawksCut loose by Seattle, Alexander says that New England is one team he would like to play for.
Takeo Spikes
Linebacker, Philadelphia EaglesHe's hungry to play for a winner after 10 seasons without making the playoffs. San Francisco is also interested.
Ty Law
Cornerback, Kansas City ChiefsThe onetime Patriots star, on his way out the door with the Chiefs, says he would like to return to New England, but his other old team, the Jets, are also in the game. Read the latest.
Lito Sheppard
Cornerback, Philadelphia EaglesHis left corner spot taken by Asante Samuel, the former Pro Bowl cornerback is a natural target for the Pats.
Hank Poteat
Cornerback, New York JetsSpent one full season and part of another in New England; he knows the system.
Adam Seward
Linebacker, Carolina PanthersA reserve last season, Seward visited the team in March. He is a restricted free agent and would cost New England a fifth-round draft pick; the team has not been aggressive about staying in touch with Seward.
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