Poteat a Possibility

The Patriots have had dialogue with free-agent cornerback Hank Poteat about the possibility of him signing with the club.

At this point, nothing is imminent and no official visit has been scheduled.

Poteat spent parts of 2004, 2005 and 2006 with the Patriots. He was with the Jets for most of 2006 and all of last season.

The Patriots currently have Ellis Hobbs, Tim Mixon, Mike Richardson, Antwain Spann and Jason Webster under contract at cornerback. Also, 2007 first-round pick Brandon Meriweather is an option at corner, while Chad Scott, who is an unrestricted free agent, is a candidate to return.