 March 10, 2010 -- The New England Patriots announced Wednesday afternoon they've agreed to terms with running back Kevin Faulk.
Faulk, who has been with New England since 1999, has been one of the Patriots' most reliable veteran receivers. While he's slowed down a bit of late, he remains productive. Faulk averaged 5.4 yards a carry last season, with 335 yards on 62 carries, while tying for fourth on the club with 37 receptions.
The team did not release the terms of the deal, but sources indicate the contract is for one-year, $1 million. Faulk will also receive a $1 million signing bonus and can earn an additional $2 million in salary and incentives.
Faulk's agent Raymond Brothers said that "four or five teams" were interested in talking with Faulk, but the player wasn't ready to get on a plane.
"It probably would have pushed his deal with the Patriots more if he had taken the visits," Brothers said. "But he told me 'I don't want to be bluffing. I want to be back with the Patriots. If we can't work something out, then we'll do it.'"
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