The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Tim Hightower and Ryan Grant aren’t the only veteran backs on whom New England is kicking the tires. Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe reports that the Patriots have also hosted Addai.

Diehards Line:Addai was released by Indianapolis on March 9. While he offers little in the way of playmaking ability, Addai has long been an effective pass protector, receiver, and short-yardage runner. As PFT's Evan Silva suggests, Addai could fit into a rotation in New England, playing primarily on passing downs.