The New England Patriots have an agreement in principal with 3rd round draft pick QB Ryan Mallett. The former Arkansas Razorback and the team have agreed on a contract that just lacks signatures. He is expected on the practice field Friday morning.
Also expected on the practice field on Friday morning are newly acquired WR Chad Ochocinco and DT Albert Haynesworth. The pair was acquired from Cincinnati and Washington for late round draft picks on Thursday.
The Patriots also have not cut DE Marcus Stroud as previously reported. They are possibly going to place him on the PUP list but are waiting to make their decision until Saturday when the team has its first full pads practice. Then if the situation with his injury persists he will either go on the PUP or get released.
Several media reports also say the Patriots are close to signing their first and second draft picks OL Nate Solder and CB Ras-I Dowling. The contracts are not done but are progressing well and may be finished as early as some time on Friday.
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