Source: Boston Globe (Christopher L. Gasper) 

The Patriots are prepared to part ways with wide receiver Troy Brown, as the team is not planning to offer its all-time leader in receptions a contract for the 2008 season.  According to a source with knowledge of the situation, out of courtesy to Brown, the Patriots recently informed the 15-year veteran, who is a free agent, that he was not in their immediate plans and that if he was interested in returning for a 16th NFL season he was free to field offers from other teams.  Only quarterback Steve Grogan (16 seasons) has had a longer Patriots career than Brown, who tied defensive lineman Julius Adams for the second-longest tenure with the franchise last season.  If 2007 was Brown's last season in a Patriots uniform, it didn't do his distinguished career justice. The team's leader in receptions with 557, Brown didn't catch a pass.  The team's all-time leader in punt returns (252) and punt return yardage (2,625), Brown uncharacteristically had a punt carom off his facemask for a fumble against Miami.  If the Patriots were in need of an experienced receiver and Brown was in shape and available, that could pave the way for a return.

Free agent cornerback Ty Law said yesterday he had a "good conversation" with Patriots coach Bill Belichick, but the Jets have been more aggressive in pursuing him.  "I'd say we're definitely on good terms," Law said of Belichick. "He did express his interest in me coming there and I expressed mine, but I don't know if it's something that can get handled soon enough."  Law left the door open for more talks with the Patriots.

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Out With The Old, In With The Old?
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Source: Boston Globe (Christopher L. Gasper)  The Patriots are prepared to part ways with wide receiver Troy Brown, as the team is...

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