The New England Patriots officially re-signed kicker Nick Folk and signed defensive lineman Michael Barnett on Monday.
Folk, 35, played seven games for the Patriots last season after Stephen Gostkowski went down for the season with a hip injury. He made 14-of-17 field goals and hit all 12 of his extra point attempts. Folk earned Pro Bowl honors in 2007 as a rookie and has provided reliability through his career.
The Patriots drafted Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round this year and he appeared to be the outright starter until now.