The Facts: Peyton Manning, who is back in Indianapolis this weekend for a charity function, told Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star that Addai is signing with the Patriots.
Diehards Line:There’s been no word yet from either Addai or the Patriots about that (although Addai did work out for the team last month), so it’s possible that Manning is getting ahead of himself. If Addai does end up in New England, he’ll join a Patriots backfield that includes Danny Woodhead and two backs who were rookies last year, Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley. As PFT's Michael David Smith suggests, while Addai is a smart player who understands the passing game and is good at picking up blitzes, it’s fair to ask whether the 29-year-old really has anything left as a runner. In 2011 Addai had 118 carries for a career-low 433 yards and just one touchdown. ... Stay tuned.