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http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/In a minor move, the Patriots signed free-agent LB T.J. Slaughter to a contract today.
The 30-year-old Slaughter, who was a teammate of Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas at Southern Mississippi, did not play in the 2007 season. He has suited up for the Jaguars (2000-2003), Packers (2003), Ravens (2003-2004), Saints (2005) and 49ers (2006).
Slaughter projects as an inside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 alignment, and at this point, would likely be vying for a backup spot.
Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau finished the season as starters at inside linebacker. Both were in the final year of their contracts. The addition of Slaughter should not impact the potential returns of Bruschi and Seau.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/5121/
http://www.tjslaughter.com/
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