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April 6, 2008 - April 12, 2008 Archives

Troy Brown, who held his annual Fantasy Camp at Marshall University last weekend, told the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.V. that he's still mulling his next move. The Patriots have informed the beloved veteran that he's not in their plans for next season, but other teams have shown interest in the receiver/special-teamer/sometime-cornerback.

"I haven't come to an answer to that question yet," Brown said. "I'm not in a hurry to make any decisions. We'll just see what happens in the next few weeks, months, whatever it takes to make up my mind."

Brown said his competitive fire isn't out -- he doesn't think it will ever extinguish -- but knows that time isn't on his side. If he has played his last game, Brown said, "I had one heck of a career."

One of the teams that has shown interest is the Jets, which have quarterback Chad Pennington on the roster. Pennington, like Brown, starred at Marshall.

The Patriots have issued a press release on the signing of LB Victor Hobson. Included is the following quote from Bill Belichick:

"Victor is a good young player with considerable playing experience. We are excited about his addition to our linebacker unit."

We just got off the phone with Ken Sarnoff, the agent for Victor Hobson, who confirmed that Hobson has signed with New England.

"He's very excited to be a member of the Patriots," Sarnoff said.

There were other teams interested in signing the former second-round pick, but Sarnoff would not specify which clubs.

According to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, the Patriots have signed former Jets linebacker Victor Hobson to a one-year deal.

Hobson had a down year last season - likely part of the reason he's reportedly on a one-year contract - but is a veteran with experience in the 3-4 defense.