Free-agent cornerback Leigh Bodden has reached an agreement in principle to return to the New England Patriots, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports.
Bodden, who spent today in Houston visiting the Texans, had also been keeping an open dialogue with the Patriots. While an agreement in principle has been reached with New England, Bodden's agent, Alvin Keels, cautioned that no contract has been signed at this point.
"Reports of Leigh Bodden re-signing with the Patriots are not true and premature at best," Keels wrote on his Twitter account. "Leigh is still evaluating his options. Leigh has always indicated his desire to return to New England, but nothing is official and probably will not be until [tomorrow] at the earliest."
Bodden was the Patriots' top cornerback in 2009, playing in 15 games while leading the team with 17 passes defended. He tied for the team lead with five interceptions, three of which came against Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.
Keels had also been speaking with the Steelers and Seahawks regarding Bodden.
Bodden, who spent today in Houston visiting the Texans, had also been keeping an open dialogue with the Patriots. While an agreement in principle has been reached with New England, Bodden's agent, Alvin Keels, cautioned that no contract has been signed at this point.
"Reports of Leigh Bodden re-signing with the Patriots are not true and premature at best," Keels wrote on his Twitter account. "Leigh is still evaluating his options. Leigh has always indicated his desire to return to New England, but nothing is official and probably will not be until [tomorrow] at the earliest."
Bodden was the Patriots' top cornerback in 2009, playing in 15 games while leading the team with 17 passes defended. He tied for the team lead with five interceptions, three of which came against Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.
Keels had also been speaking with the Steelers and Seahawks regarding Bodden.
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