While you were sleeping, the Patriots were re-signing one of their impending free agents.
New England inked depth offensive lineman James Ferentz to a one-year deal, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday morning. The deal will play Ferentz a base salary of $1.165 million, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, including $200,000 guaranteed.
Ferentz, who will turn 34 years old in June, spent the last five seasons with the Patriots.
Primarily a backup center, Ferentz also is capable of playing either guard position. He appeared in 12 games this season, including three starts at center while filling in for David Andrews.