Expressed Interest

UpdatedJul 25, 2010 11:02 PM ET

New England Patriots

Despite various rumors about whether Tom Brady would show up when veterans are required to report to the team on Wednesday, a source told FOXSports.com that the star signal caller reported to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The quarterbacks were required to report with the rookies on Sunday.

 

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Brady, who is heading into the final year of his contract, carries a base salary of $3.5 million for this season. He was paid a $3 million roster bonus earlier this year.

New England had three second-round picks in this year’s draft. Two of them signed on Sunday, the team announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources said both players signed four-year deals.

TE Rob Gronkowski (6-6, 265, Arizona), selected 10th overall in the round, missed the entire 2009 season because of a back injury. He also did not work out during February’s NFL Combine, but had good private workouts prior to the draft.

New England decided against re-signing veteran TE Ben Watson, who signed with the Cleveland Browns in March. Watson’s void left the team with little athleticism at the position. With Gronkowski and third-round pick Aaron Hernandez added to the mix, New England is now in good shape at the position for years to come. And both can be brought along slowly since veteran TE Alge Crumpler was also added to the roster earlier this year.

OLB Jermaine Cunningham (6-3, 260, Florida), selected 21st in the round, will be expected to contribute right away. The team decided to release veteran OLB Adalius Thomas, leaving the team with little depth at the position. They did re-sign veteran OLB Derrick Burgess, but New England needs to get a younger player into the rotation.

Two players remain unsigned from New England’s draft class: First-round pick CB Devin McCourty and second-round pick LB Brandon Spikes.

Well that's a good sign. I want the Golden Boy on the Patriots for another contract, even though I'm not sure our defense will be good enough to win more titles.

When he's healthy, Brady is an absolute beast.