Pats sign ex-Seahawks return man Washington

According to Field Yates Leon Washington signed with the New England Patriots, the team announced Thursday. Financial terms of the deal are not yet known, but a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Washington signed a one-year deal.http://espn.go.com/nfl/

NFL may abandon controversial tuck rule

According to Field Yates A proposal from the NFL's competition committee has suggested that the NFL abandon the infamous "tuck rule," which gained popularity during a Patriots playoff win over the Raiders in January of 2002. http://espn.go.com/nfl/

Yates: Can Amendola replicate Welker?

According to Field Yates Wes Welker's production speaks for itself; so does New England's reputationhttp://espn.go.com/nfl/

Yates: How New England replaces Wes Welker

According to Field Yates New England has many options, including moving Hernandez into the slothttp://espn.go.com/nfl/