Michael Parente of the Woonsockett Call, Mike Reiss of the MetroWest Daily News are reporting the signing of free agent linebacker Wesly Mallard.
Jerome Solomon of the Boston Globe and Michael Felger of the Boston Herald take a look at the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2005 NFL draft.
Tom E. Curran of the Providence Journal (registration required) offers a story on Patriots' wide receiver Deion Branch and the offseason changes at the wide receiver position.
Sunday night prime-time football moves to NBC. Bill Griffith of the Boston Globe reports on the deal reportedly worth $600 million.
USA Today's - Inside Slant focuses on Corey Dillon's restructured five-year contract, takes a look at the Patriots' draft strategy and offers Patriots' notes.
Finally, Tom E. Curran of the Providence Journal (registration required) takes a look at the top quarterback prospects in the 2005 NFL draft. Curran reports that backup quarterback may be a position of need for the Patriots. **
