The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... After visiting Buffalo and New England this week, Taylor decided to sign with the Patriots. The agreement has been reached, Taylor is headed back to New England. After playing his first 11 NFL seasons with Jacksonville, he now is expected to finish his career as a Patriot.
Diehards Line:So reports NFL Network insider Adam Schefter, confirming Thursday night's report by the Providence Journal. ... After sharing the load with Maurice Jones-Drew in recent years, Taylor hasn't taken much of a beating and he appears to have some gas left in the tank. Taylor, who hopes to play another 2-3 years, was released by the Jaguars earlier this month.