The Patriots have signed free agent LB Victor Hobson, formerly of the New York Jets, to a one-year package worth $605,000, which is the minimum for a player with his experience. He has played under the Jets' 3-4 system for the past two years and should fit in well with the Patriots. Hobson's best year came in 2006 when he recorded 100 tackles, 6 sacks, and an interception. His ...

It took the Patriots a little over a month but they finally upgraded the LB position on Monday; signing former New York Jets LB Victor Hobson . To this date the only real significant free agent signing that came to the Patriots was Fernando Bryant. Fast forward a couple of weeks and the Patriots could have found a future starter for them. Hobson, who is 28 years old, played outside LB for ...

No, the Patriots did not sign former Red Sox third basemen Butch Hobson but rather linebacker Victor Hobson to a 1-year contract. Hobson has made 343 tackles in his career to go along with 3 interceptions and 11 sacks. He was a 2 nd round draft pick of the New York Jets back in 2003 and has played his first five seasons there. Hobson played outside linebacker for the Jets but could see ...