This week's New England Patriots stories
Patriots sign 7th-rounder Darryl Richard, DL
The New England Patriots have signed defensive lineman Darryl Richard, their seventh-round draft pick. Richard played at Georgia Tech before he was picked by the Patriots with the second of two seventh-round choices.
Richard, Vollmer land Patriot deals
According to two league sources, the Patriots have signed rookie defensive lineman Darryl Richard, the second of their two seventh-round picks (No. 234 overall), to a four-year deal.
Cassel lands 6-year $63 million deal
Former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has parlayed his one season as an NFL starter into a lucrative longterm contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patriots sign CB Darius Butler, second-round pick
The New England Patriots have signed second-round draft pick Darius Butler. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound cornerback was a first-team All-Big East pick as a senior at Connecticut in 2008. He finished his college career with 125 total tackles and 10 interceptions.
News left Tank feeling empty
It’s still difficult for Tank Williams to believe Steve McNair is dead, and it’s even more difficult for him to utter the words. The Patriots safety was at a former college teammate’s wedding in California on the Fourth of July when he heard McNair had been shot and killed.
Rookie CB Butler signs four-year deal with Patriots
Cornerback Darius Butler looked as if he was progressing ahead of schedule during the offseason, and now he’s reached terms on a rookie contract sooner than expected.