Patriots sign former Oakland starting QB Walter, release QB Gutierrez

October 7th, 2009 Raiders re-sign Russell, release MillerALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders brought back running back Gary Russell and released kick returner Justin Miller.

September 8th, 2009 Junior Seau would consider returning to PatriotsNEW YORK — Junior Seau would consider returning to the Patriots if they again come calling this season. The 40-year-old linebacker told The Associated Press on Tuesday he would sign only with New England because of his familiarity with the team.

September 8th, 2009 Patriots claim DB Lockett, release WR LewisFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have claimed rookie defensive back Bret Lockett off waivers from Cleveland and released receiver Greg Lewis.

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September 4th, 2009 Patriots release backup QB WalterFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Undrafted rookie quarterback Brian Hoyer is Tom Brady's only backup, at least for now.

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August 31st, 2009 Patriots release Brady's backup QBFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quarterback Kevin O'Connell, projected to be Tom Brady's backup, was cut Monday by the New England Patriots.

August 26th, 2009 Patriots trade Hochstein to Denver for draft pickDENVER — The New England Patriots traded offensive lineman Russ Hochstein to the Denver Broncos for a 2010 seventh-round draft pick. Hochstein, a fifth-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2001, began with New England on the practice squad in 2002 and played in 91 games in the past seven seasons.

August 25th, 2009 Raiders sign LB Napoleon HarrisNAPA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders brought back linebacker Napoleon Harris four years after trading him in a deal for Randy Moss and released cornerback Ricky Manning Jr.

August 2nd, 2009 Kraft indicates Vick not in Patriots' plansFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots owner Robert Kraft suggests that New England has little interest in signing Michael Vick.

July 28th, 2009 Patriots sign second-round pick S Patrick ChungFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Safety Patrick Chung is the latest second-round pick to sign with the New England Patriots.

July 22nd, 2009 Gutierrez leaves after running into scoreboardDETROIT — Seattle Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez left Tuesday night's game against Detroit in the second inning after running into the scoreboard in right-center field at Comerica Park. Gutierrez sustained left knee and elbow contusions after hitting the unpadded scoreboard, and X-rays of his elbow were negative.

July 19th, 2009 Mariners 3, Indians 1DP_Seattle 1. LOB_Seattle 6, Cleveland 5.

June 17th, 2009 Patriots sign fourth-round pick OhrnbergerFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have signed Penn State offensive linemen Rich Ohrnberger, their fourth-round draft pick.

June 9th, 2009 Pio Sagapolutele, ex-NFL lineman, dies at 39FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Pio Sagapolutele, a defensive lineman who played five years for Cleveland and started in the 1997 Super Bowl for New England, has died.