PATRIOTS FREE AGENT LIST
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB LeGarrette Blount; DE Andre Carter; WRs Austin Collie and Julian Edelman; LBs Brandon Spikes and Dane Fletcher; TEs Michael Hoomanawanui and Matthew Mulligan; OL Will Svitek; CB Aqib Talib; C Ryan Wendell.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LS Danny Aiken.
FREE AGENTS SIGNED
PLAYER | POS | FORMER TEAM | NEWS RELEASE | MEDIA |
 Brandon Browner | CB | Seahawks |  Read | Meet Brandon Browner | Photos |
 Patrick Chung | S | Eagles |  Read | One-on-One with Patrick Chung |
 Charles Hughlett | LS | Cowboys |  Read |  |
 Josh Hull | LB | Redskins |  Read |  |
 Brandon LaFell | WR | Panthers |  Read | Caserio on WR LaFell | Photos |
 Darrelle Revis | CB | Buccaneers |  Read | Meet Darrelle Revis | Photos |
 Will Smith | DE | Saints |  Read |
PATRIOTS FREE AGENTS RE-SIGNED
PLAYER | POS | NEWS RELEASE | MEDIA |
 Danny Aiken | LS |  | |
 Julian Edelman | WR | Read | Photos | Highlights |
 Michael Hoomanawanui | TE | Read | Photos |
 Ryan Wendell | C |  Read |
PATRIOTS DEPARTURES
PLAYER | POS | NEW TEAM |
 LeGarrette Blount | RB | Pittsburgh Steelers |
 Aqib Talib | CB | Denver Broncos |
 Dane Fletcher | LB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
 Matthew Mulligan | TE | Chicago Bears |
 Brandon Spikes | LB | Buffalo Bills |
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With free agency set to begin on March 11, Patriots Football Weekly's Paul Perillo counts down his top-20 Patriots free agents of all-time.
![Backup quarterback and punter, Tupa was a steady member of some successful teams under Bill Parcells and Pete Carroll.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/vdxv82hri65w1y7vavkw.jpg)
Backup quarterback and punter, Tupa was a steady member of some successful teams under Bill Parcells and Pete Carroll.
![One of the first big-name free agents the Patriots ever signed, Meggett was an instrumental part of back-to-back AFC East title-winning teams in 1996-97.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/goezbvwqrtwftjedtlee.jpg)
One of the first big-name free agents the Patriots ever signed, Meggett was an instrumental part of back-to-back AFC East title-winning teams in 1996-97.
![His time in New England didn't last long but Poole turned in a terrific season in 2003 and tied for the team lead with six picks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/jthbtpwocykuxdiu8fjs.jpg)
His time in New England didn't last long but Poole turned in a terrific season in 2003 and tied for the team lead with six picks.
![Nickname "Big Play" says it all. Clay's interception in the end zone to clinch the 1996 AFC Championship Game was his signature moment.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/dbtavsq5i4ermxumm9te.jpg)
Nickname "Big Play" says it all. Clay's interception in the end zone to clinch the 1996 AFC Championship Game was his signature moment.
![Signed after the lockout ended in 2011, Carter turned in one of the best seasons of his productive career en route to a Pro Bowl berth.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/bizyu5jbm1ppftc58xso.jpg)
Signed after the lockout ended in 2011, Carter turned in one of the best seasons of his productive career en route to a Pro Bowl berth.
![Like Joe Andruzzi, Compton's toughness up front helped change the culture in New England during the early part of Belichick's tenure.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/vjhstifqp6oe5rbekbx0.jpg)
Like Joe Andruzzi, Compton's toughness up front helped change the culture in New England during the early part of Belichick's tenure.
![Quietly went about his job and proved to be the most reliable and productive tight end on some very successful Patriots teams.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/fubz2mmm1pea6mmflztt.jpg)
Quietly went about his job and proved to be the most reliable and productive tight end on some very successful Patriots teams.
![Picked up off the street in the middle of 2010, Woodhead did nothing but make plays out of the backfield during his three seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/izyps47oxyh7ark27w65.jpg)
Picked up off the street in the middle of 2010, Woodhead did nothing but make plays out of the backfield during his three seasons.
![One of the most overlooked elements on the title-winning teams, Patten's speed on the outside led to a boatload of big plays for the offense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/q3lupsn14czrvddtjyp3.jpg)
One of the most overlooked elements on the title-winning teams, Patten's speed on the outside led to a boatload of big plays for the offense.
![He took training camp off in 2011, then signed and turned in an All-Pro caliber performance at right guard for the AFC champs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/pv2ptj24ld5gmfzfz1k1.jpg)
He took training camp off in 2011, then signed and turned in an All-Pro caliber performance at right guard for the AFC champs.
![One of many former Jets that Bill Belichick brought in to help in the leadership department.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/bujfkpe2gcxje4jyafki.jpg)
One of many former Jets that Bill Belichick brought in to help in the leadership department.
![The veteran defensive lineman brought class and professionalism to Foxborough on Pete Carroll's talented teams of the late-'90s.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/mmvllgugulsleny4ywp0.jpg)
The veteran defensive lineman brought class and professionalism to Foxborough on Pete Carroll's talented teams of the late-'90s.
![Another under-the-radar signing, Andruzzi's toughness was a huge part of offensive lines that paved the way for the Patriots running game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/rjzjnsejhytbummiuwa5.jpg)
Another under-the-radar signing, Andruzzi's toughness was a huge part of offensive lines that paved the way for the Patriots running game.
![Signed as an afterthought during training camp in 2009, Ninkovich is now one of the team's key defenders and playmakers.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ghegmapfpqiau41xafhe.jpg)
Signed as an afterthought during training camp in 2009, Ninkovich is now one of the team's key defenders and playmakers.
![Few provided more big plays in the passing game for Drew Bledsoe and the Patriots offense in the 1990s than Jefferson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/talozupgsyqwywkag2oc.jpg)
Few provided more big plays in the passing game for Drew Bledsoe and the Patriots offense in the 1990s than Jefferson.
![The workhorse back carried the offense to a pair of titles in 2001 and 2003.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/yhv3di4mxpsr6s1o7ldy.jpg)
The workhorse back carried the offense to a pair of titles in 2001 and 2003.
![Arguably the best special teams player in team history, Izzo's professionalism was an underrated element of the championship era.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ovf5vngy42jyzg3aiqi0.jpg)
Arguably the best special teams player in team history, Izzo's professionalism was an underrated element of the championship era.
![Bill Belichick joked that he signed Phifer as a role player in 2001 and he wound playing virtually every snap and was a mainstay on three title teams.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/czmmvsb4x6musznsrbom.jpg)
Bill Belichick joked that he signed Phifer as a role player in 2001 and he wound playing virtually every snap and was a mainstay on three title teams.
![His physical presence in the secondary set an immediate tone in New England that helped lead to back-to-back titles.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/iq4spcocn14rxrsgviwc.jpg)
His physical presence in the secondary set an immediate tone in New England that helped lead to back-to-back titles.
![After steady yet unspectacular career in Pittsburgh, Vrabel developed into a versatile playmaker for years with the Patriots.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/xjhgnzirzqmsmuwbcno8.jpg)
After steady yet unspectacular career in Pittsburgh, Vrabel developed into a versatile playmaker for years with the Patriots.