No, the Patriots did not sign former Red Sox third basemen Butch Hobson but rather linebacker Victor Hobson to a 1-year contract.
Hobson has made 343 tackles in his career to go along with 3 interceptions and 11 sacks. He was a 2nd round draft pick of the New York Jets back in 2003 and has played his first five seasons there.
Hobson played outside linebacker for the Jets but could see time at inside linebacker for the Patriots.
Well Butch did play football at Alabama he’d just be old and slow.
From Reiss’s Pieces:
The deal is a one-year package, and Hobson’s base salary is $605,000, which is the minimum for a player with his experience. Hobson also receives a $40,000 signing bonus as part of the deal.
The contract qualifies for the veteran minimum benefit, meaning that Hobson’s salary cap charge is $491,720.