The New England Patriots have signed free agent linebacker Tully Banta-Cain.
Banta-Cain, 28, was originally drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-2-inch, 250-pound linebacker played for the Patriots for four seasons from 2003-06, playing in 54 games with five starts over that period. Banta-Cain was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2007, and played for the 49ers for two seasons (2007-08), playing in 28 games with 10 starts for San Francisco. For his career, Banta-Cain has played in 82 games with 15 starts and has recorded 97 tackles (65 solo), 12.0 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 71 special teams tackles.
Last season, Banta-Cain played in 12 games and recorded seven tackles (3 solo) and 19 special teams stops. He was released by the 49ers on Feb. 11, 2009.
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The Patriots released WR Kelley Washington and C/G Billy Yates today. Washington, 29, has primarily been a special teams contributor in each of the last two seasons since signing with the Patriots. Yates, 28, has been a valuable reserve at center and guard, filling in as a starter in seven games in 2008. Both players were entering the final year of their contracts.
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