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Taylor joining Patriots as free agent

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Friday, February 27, 2009

The New England Patriots addressed their need for depth at running back on Thursday evening, reaching an agreement in principle with free agent Fred Taylor. Taylor, an 11-year veteran, was released by Jacksonville last week for salary cap reasons, after playing his entire career with the Jaguars. The 33-year-old was scheduled to earn a base salary of $6 million in 2009 and was also due a $1 million bonus in coming weeks. Taylor agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract that pays him $3 mill ...

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