The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... According to ESPN.com's Field Yates, Gostkowski has signed his franchise tag tender worth $4.59M for the 2015 season.

Diehards Line: A Pro Bowler in each of the past two seasons, Gostkowski has one of the strongest legs in the NFL, which the Patriots have valued as a team based in the Northeast often playing in adverse conditions. Gostkowski's strong leg was reflected in his 53 touchbacks during the 2014 regular season, which tied for fifth most in the league. The 31-year-old was 35-of-37 on field goals in 2014 while hitting all 51 extra points that he attempted. He became New England's all-time leading scorer in 2014, passing Adam Vinatieri. He'll continue to be among the handful of kickers that fantasy owners can rely on over a streaming approach.