Eric McHugh of the Patriot Ledger offers a story on the sigining of linebacker Chad Brown.
Frank Dell'Apa of the Boston Globe offers a story on Deion Branch. Branch will be involved in a ceremonial kickoff for the Revolution soccer game Saturday.
Michael Felger of the Boston Herald offers a story about Tom Brady's new contract. Felger's article also offers Brady's comments on the acquisition of Doug Flutie and the possibility of receiver Troy Brown returning to the team.
Mike Reiss of the MetroWest Daily News offers his sports blog which takes a look at free agent linebacker Chad Brown and also offers Patriots notes.
Finally, in gossip news - Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa of the Boston Herald report that Tom Brady celebrated his new contract deal at the Kentucky Derby with girlfriend Bridget Moynahan and teammates Larry Izzo, Lonie Paxton and Dan Koppen.