Patriots re-signed LS Danny Aiken to a one-year contract. Aiken was scheduled to be a restricted free agent but is likely returning at the fourth-year veteran's minimum. He hasn't missed a game in three seasons.

Patriots signed LS Danny Aiken. Aiken will take the place of James Dearth, who was released Sunday. The Pats are still trying to find a longsnapper after losing Lonnie Paxton two years ago to the Broncos.