While it appears New England never really had #83 in their future plans, it was still a bit of a shock for Patriots fans when Welker signed a two-year, $12-million deal with the Denver Broncos. But the Patriots didn't have to wait long to replace him... (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Patriots Ink Amendola To 5-Year Deal
Shortly after news broke of Welker signing with the Broncos, the Patriots announced they had signed Danny Amendola to a five-year, $31-million deal. Amendola, who like Welker went undrafted out of Texas Tech, has battled injuries the last two seasons but has 196 career receptions and 7 touchdowns in 42 games. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Patriots Sign WR Donald Jones
The Patriots added more depth to their receiver corp with the signing of Donald Jones to a one-year deal. The former Buffalo Bill has six touchdowns and 82 receptions in 35 games, with 18 of those receptions and two of the touchdowns coming against the Patriots.(Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Patriots Add Safety Adrian Wilson
The Pats bolstered their secondary by signing 12-year veteran safety Adrian Wilson. A hard-hitting veteran, Wilson will provide an instant upgrade next to Devin McCourty, and can mentor Tavon Wilson at the postition. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Talib Re-Signed For One Year
The Patriots chose not to franchise Talib last month, and it paid off big time as the corner hit free agency. The Patriots and Talib agreed to a one-year, $5-million deal to bring back the player who helped turn around New England's secondary in 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Patriots Re-Sign Arrington
The Patriots brought corner Kyle Arrington back on a four-year deal. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Lloyd Let Go
The Patriots cut ties with receiver Brandon Lloyd rather than pay his $3 million roster bonus. Lloyd caught 74 passes for 911 yards and four touchdowns in his one season in New England. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Woodhead Bolts To San Diego
Running back Danny Woodhead had a bigger role on third downs last season, but he bolted for San Diego this off-season, signing a two-year deal with the Chargers. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Chung Signs With Eagles
Safety Patrick Chung singed with the Philadelphia Eagles, joining his former college coach Chip Kelly. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Patriots Bring Back Vollmer
The Patriots brought back one of Tom Brady's protectors this off-season, agreeing to a reported four-year deal with right tackle Sebastian Vollmer. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
