The Patriots made two signings official this week. Over the weekend Vince Wilfork received a contract extension and then on Monday, the team officially announced that it had resigned center, Ryan Wendell. As if on que, April Fools fell on the very next day and provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the signings. Jackie Brittain caugh up with some fans at Patriot Place and had some April Fools fun!
Additionally, today the team brought back one of it's former players. Patrick Chung and the Patriots agreed to a contract that will bring the 26-year-old safety back to New England in 2014. Andy Hart caught up with Chung in this exclusive one-on-one interview.
But the big news out of Foxboro this week was surrounding the reports that Johnny Manziel and Teddy Bridgewater had been invited for a visit with the Patriots. The NFL Network team tried to break it down and explain why Bill Belichick chose to bring in the two quarterback prospects. It was also reported that the Patriots brought in running back Michael Bush and defensive end Will Smith for visits this week as well.
As we continue to near the 2014 NFL Draft, we previewed some of the options at wide receiver and quarterback. We also took a closer look at defensive tackle Stephon Tuitt. Don't forget, to keep up to date this offseason be sure to check out our Free Agent and Mock Draft Trackers!
Here is a full breakdown of our coverage from this week:
ARTICLES & BLOGS
Pattriots 2014 Free Agent Tracker
News Blitz 3/31: Andre Carter a candidate to resign with Patriots
Patriots Charitable Foundation teams up with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius to provide legal services
Patriots re-sign C Ryan Wendell
Report: RB Michael Bush to visit Patriots
News Blitz 4/1: Could Patriots WR Mark Harrison emerge as a tight end?
Ask PFW: Monitoring safety
Report: DE Will Smith visiting Patriots
Report: Heisman QB Johnny Manziel to visit Patriots
Report: Louisville QB Bridgewater to visit with Patriots on Wednesday
2014 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker
News Blitz 4/2: Miles Ausitin, Owen Daniels among Patriots remaining free agent options
Law heads Pats HOF list
Brady needs help in NFL.com voting for greatest QB
News Blitz 4/3: Explaining the Bridgewater and Manziel Visits
NFL Foundation Committs $45 Million to USA Football
Patriots sign S Patrick Chung
Chung Happy to be 'home'
Patrick Chung Conference Call Transcript
Patriots set spring practice dates
VIDEOS
Wilfork to stay
April Fools!
Draft Preview: Wide Receiver
Johnny Manziel to visit Patriots
First Draft: Stephon Tuitt
Why did Johnny Manziel and Teddy Bridgewater visit the Patriots
Meetings underway for Patriots Hall of Fame
NFL.com Draft Do-Over: 2008
Nate Solder talks offseason
Draft Preview: Quarterbacks
Laughing out loud with Matt Light
Exclusive: One-on-one with Patrick Chung
AUDIO & PODCASTS
PFW in Progress 4/1: Draft prospects; FA update
Zolak 4/2: Stability of the Patriots is unmatched
Solder 4/2: Building up for the season
PFW In Progress 4/3: Manziel, Bridgewater and more
Chung 4/3: Happy to be back with the Patriots
PHOTOS
