New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with running back Kevin Faulk. The versatile 11-year veteran has spent his entire career with the Patriots, helping them win three Super Bowls. He was an unrestricted free agent, but the team announced Wednesday night on its Twitter page that he would be returning.

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On the heels of the 2010 Scouting Combine, opening free agency and heading toward the NFL Draft, there's little question what New England's top need is—pass rush.

Of course the same could be said about the team a year ago when it reportedly flirted with the idea of adding Jason Taylor and Julius Peppers. When those veterans never came into fruition, the team had to settle for Derrick Burgess in training camp and the former Pro Bowler was a major pass rush disappointment.

Draft-wise the only high pick the Patriots have used on a 3-4 outside linebacker, a pass rusher, was Shawn Crable in the third round in 2008. He's spent his first two seasons on injured reserve.

Having not drafted a player at the team's top need a year ago, Bill Belichick talked about the...

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Recent rumors had it that free agent running back Kevin Faulk hadn't gotten an offer from his former team,...

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For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.

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BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honoured Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.

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The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal. Bodden's deal, which was announced by his agent on Twitter, comes on the same day the Patriots confirmed that they re-signed defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. Wilfork and his agent announced the deal on Saturday.

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Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. Outside, dozens of protesters expressed dismay over his nomination. The award is presented to players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.

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The New England Patriots have re-signed longtime starting offensive lineman Stephen Neal. The team did not disclose terms of the deal, which was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 305 pound Neal was drafted by the Patriots in 2001 out of Cal State-Bakersfield, where he was a championship wrestler and didn't play football.

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News came via Twitter Monday from the NFL Network that cornerback Leigh Bodden was re-signing with the New...

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