The Facts: The Patriots have re-signed Childress, an exclusive-rights free agent, the team announced. Terms were not disclosed.

Diehards Line:Childress has spent his last two years in the NFL shuttling back and forth between the practice squad and active roster. He also has worked as a return man and will likely be among those battling for a roster spot at a very crowded position. In the past, Bill Belichick has been highly complimentary of the 24-year-old and being that his strength is in his versatility, Herald staffer Albert Breer believes Childress at least has a shot at making the roster.