- New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker holds no grudges. Unable to reach a long-term contract with the Patriots this offseason after declaring he was taking a leap of faith by signing his $9.5 million franchise-tag tender, Welker was back on the practice field on Thursday, doing what he does best: catching passes from quarterback Tom Brady, then putting in extra time with him after the session. Welker said it was great to be back and that there was no disappointment from not landing the long-term deal he desired.
