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Patriots Sign Kyle Arrington to Extension

The New England Patriots locked up defensive back Kyle Arrington for two more seasons.  The former undrafted free agent was an exclusive Kyle Arrington #27 of the New England Patriots puts the hit of Shaun Hill #14 of the Detroit Lions during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 25, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New England defeated Detroit 45-24.rights free agent and he could have chosen to sign his exclusive rights tender or negotiate a deal. 

He chose the deal.

The two-year extension can be worth as much as $3.275 million over the two years with contract escalators for playing time.  The new contract also gives Arrington a bunch of up front money.

The Hofstra product had 71 tackles and 1 INT returned for a touchdown last season.

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