Tory James agree to deal
(AP) -- The New England Patriots and
veteran cornerback Tory James have agreed to a one-year deal.
The 33-year-old will compete for playing time in a deep Patriots
secondary, his agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday. James has played
11 NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders and Cincinnati
Bengals.
He had four interceptions last year with
the Bengals and a career-high of eight in 2004.
The Patriots have a number of defensive backs, but franchise player
Asante Samuel, an anchor on defense who recorded 10 interceptions last
season, has not accepted the team's tender offer.
He said James was convinced by coach Bill Belichick's pitch and his past
performance with veteran defensive players. The Patriots landed one of
the best defensive free agents on the market this offseason, veteran
linebacker Adalius Thomas from the Baltimore Ravens.
A Patriots spokesman said the team does not comment on signings until
they are official and approved by the league.
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