NFL free agency doesn't begin until march 15, but the New England Patriots are already taking care of business with their own free agents.
The Patriots have re-signed offensive lineman James Ferentz to a one-year contract with a base salary of $1.165 million, ESPN's Mike Reiss reported Thursday morning.
Longtime NFL reporter Aaron Wilson provided more details on Ferentz's new deal.
Patriots offensive lineman James Ferentz signed a one-year, $1.215 million extension. Includes $50,000 signing bonus, $200,000 total guaranteed, $150,000 of $1.165 million base salary guaranteed, $30,000 in incentives.