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Colvin signs with Patriots

Linebacker Rosevelt Colvin inked a one-year contract with the Patriots this morning, according to a league source.

Colvin, who played for the Patriots from 2003-2007, has been out of football this season after being cut by the Houston Texans at the end of training camp. He addresses a need at outside linebacker, where the Patriots have been without Adalius Thomas (forearm) and also had Pierre Woods leave Sunday's loss to the Steelers in the third quarter with a mouth injury.

Mike Vrabel and Woods have been starting at outside linebacker in the 3-4 alignment in recent weeks. The top backups are rookies Gary Guyton and Vince Redd.

The Patriots had an open roster spot after placing cornerback Jason Webster on injured reserve Tuesday, and thus did not have to make a move to create room for Colvin.

The Patriots have also contacted veteran linebacker Victor Hobson in recent days, according to a league source. Hobson was with the Patriots in training camp, and like Colvin, has not played this season.

If the Patriots are further looking to bolster their linebacker ranks, Hobson could be a top option. He has experience at both inside and outside linebacker in the 3-4 alignment, but is probably more suited for the inside spot.
--Mike Reiss

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welcome back Rosie

At least when we sign a vet off the streets he is healthy.

"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

by Mainiac on Dec 3, 2008 10:00 AM EST   0 recs

Colvin talked with Dale & Holley on WEEI back in November

In the radio conversation on Nov. 11th he was clearly open to a phone call from the Patriots, and indicated that he still wanted to play. Good guy, I always liked him. Let’s hope he’s not too rusty. Rosie will just have to pick a new jersey since our new number 59, Gary Guyton, looks to be a keeper.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Dec 3, 2008 10:08 AM EST   0 recs

Jersey numbers

Many times, the rookie will hand over his number to the vet without being asked.

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by MaPatsFan on Dec 3, 2008 10:16 AM EST to parent up   0 recs

ah

he flipped em

"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

by Mainiac on Dec 3, 2008 1:47 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

We missed him last year

After that Eagles game. Good to see you back, Rosie!

by NESilver on Dec 3, 2008 2:16 PM EST   0 recs

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