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Martin signs 'future' deal
The Patriots signed former Virginia Tech offensive lineman Jimmy Martin to a "future" contract.
Martin was a seventh-round draft choice of the San Diego Chargers in 2006 and has not played in a regular-season NFL game. He has most recently spent time on the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, and also played this past spring in NFL Europa with the Rhein Fire. He has experience at all three positions on the line.
The 6-4, 303-pound Martin will join the Patriots after the 2007 season is completed.
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Sounds like a pretty good pickup with not much expense. Many solid offensive linemen are found, much like this kid is being found by the Pats. Might be a keeper next season. Never can have too many offensive linemen.