Pats Load Up with Springs, Lewis

The New England Patriots have made quite a few moves so far in the free agency, and two significant deals are in the works today that will add even more depth to this dominating team. The Patriots are ending the week minus a couple strong players, but they are also gaining worthy veterans in the meantime. The newest additions to New England are free agent cornerback Shawn Springs, formerly of the Washington Redskins, and wide receiver Greg Lewis, picked up from Philadelphia.

The Patriots signed Lewis to a contract yesterday that will also give the Pats an undisclosed pick (rumored to be a seventh-rounder) in the 2010 draft in exchange for a fifth-round pick for the Eagles in this year’s draft. Lewis is expected to take the place of Jabar Gaffney, who recently signed with the Broncos. New England’s signing with Shawn Springs is still in the works, but the CB has allegedly agreed to a contract with the Patriots, though he has also been shopped around Philadelphia. Springs, a 12-year NFL veteran who has also played with the Seahawks, was released from the Redskins last week and could help fill the ever-present void of Asante Samuel.

After picking up free agents Lewis and Springs, the Patriots then re-signed safety James Sanders, punter Chris Hanson and reserve linebacker Eric Alexander, letting go of linebacker Darrell Robertson.

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