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Patriots have agreed to a contract with veteran free-agent DL Damione Lewis

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Mike Reiss Reports: The Patriots have agreed to a contract with veteran free-agent defensive lineman Damione Lewis, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The move adds depth to the team's defensive line, where the biggest hole is at right defensive end. The 32-year-old Lewis has played mostly in 4-3 defenses, as a defensive tackle, with the Rams (2001-2005) and Panthers (2006-2009). The Patriots value versatility among their defensive linemen and figure to see how Lewis (6-2, 301) looks at different spots across the line, but his primary value will probably come as an interior rusher, a role previously held by Jarvis Green (now with the Broncos). A contract for Lewis wouldn't figure to be a bank-breaker, so his addition looks like a low-cost move with little risk from a team perspective. It also gives the club some more flexibility entering the draft.