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Kyle Arrington | Defensive Back

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/12/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 196
College: Hofstra
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Patriots re-signed CB Kyle Arrington to a four-year, $16 million contract.
The deal includes $8.5 million guaranteed. With the Pats yet to re-sign Aqib Talib or find a viable replacement, they've re-upped a key piece of depth. Arrington has started at least 12 games each of the past three seasons, but struggled mightily in 2012 before being demoted to nickel back. He is one of the NFL's premier slot corners, but the Pats don't want to enter 2013 with Arrington on the outside. Considering the way the cornerback market has collapsed, Talib should be back soon enough. Arrington is making a lot to man the slot. Mar 15 - 1:29 PM
Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter

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Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Free agent CB Kyle Arrington hopes to re-sign with the Patriots, but says his agent fielded "several" inquiries on Saturday.

"I started something four years ago in New England I think both sides would definitely love to see through," he said. The Pats are actively scouring the loaded cornerback market, with Arrington on the back-burner. Arrington could end up returning at a team-friendly price in the second wave of free agency.
Source: Boston Herald
Mar 10 - 1:35 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

ESPN Boston suspects free agent CB Kyle Arrington will get more money on the open market than the Patriots are willing to give him.

Arrington tumbled down the depth chart last season, settling in as the nickel back in the second half of the year and struggling. The Patriots are thin at corner, but they'll likely make re-signing Aqib Talib a priority. Arrington is our No. 18 corner available in free agency. Talib is No. 1.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 6 - 9:17 AM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Sources tell the Boston Herald the Patriots will meet with free agent CB Kyle Arrington's rep at the Combine.

It's the sides' first known meeting. Each has expressed a desire to get a new deal done. With CB Alfonzo Dennard facing possible jail time, preventing Arrington from reaching the open market may have taken on an added urgency.
Source: Boston Herald
Feb 22 - 1:48 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

The Patriots have not yet engaged in formal contract negotiations with impending free agent CB Kyle Arrington.

Per the Boston Herald, Arrington's "top priority" involves remaining in New England. But after an up-and-down season that saw him get benched at times, it's unclear how much the Patriots are willing to spend. Fellow free agents Aqib Talib, Sebastian Vollmer, and Wes Welker will be addressed first.
Source: Boston Herald
Jan 24 - 10:20 AM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots RCB Kyle Arrington was forced from Sunday's game with a head injury, and is questionable to return.

Arrington took a helmet-to-helmet hit, and is most likely concussed. Sterling Moore is now in at right cornerback.
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 01:45:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots RCB Kyle Arrington was benched in favor of rookie Alfonzo Dennard in the first quarter of Week 6.

He was benched after allowing Doug Baldwin's 50-yard and 24-yard catches, the latter for a TD. Arrington was reinserted with New England's nickel package and figures to keep his job, but he's got to play better. On the season, Arrington has two pass breakups and no interceptions after leading the NFL with seven in 2011.
Source: Boston Herald
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 09:51:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

In addition to leading the NFL with seven interceptions in 2011, Patriots CB Kyle Arrington was charged with only three missed tackles in 930 defensive snaps.

A former undrafted free agent out of Hofstra, whose football program recently went under, Arrington more than rewarded the Pats for the two-year, $1.8 million extension they signed him to last July. His tackle efficiency was fifth best in the NFL, and Arrington also led the club with 13 pass breakups.
Source: Boston Herald
Fri, Feb 17, 2012 02:48:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Kyle Arrington earned a playing-time incentive of $1 million, bringing his 2012 salary to $1.85 million.

It's fitting that the former undrafted free agent out of Hofstra emerged as the Patriots' top corner in 2011, leading the NFL with seven picks while recording 88 tackles. After topping all Pats defensive backs in snaps, Arrington should enter 2012 as a starter.
Source: Boston Herald
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 04:05:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Kyle Arrington briefly left Monday's game against the Chiefs due to a right arm injury, but returned and managed to snag two interceptions.

He now leads the NFL with seven interceptions, and is the only person keeping the Patriots secondary from becoming a practice squad All Star team.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 02:49:00 AM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Kyle Arrington (concussion) has resumed practicing.

No longer a starter, Arrington is on track to play a reserve and special teams role against the Bills this week.
Source: NESN.com
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 02:20:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Kyle Arrington suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Chargers.

Arrington has eight tackles and an interception through two games. He's depth in the secondary and a special teamer for the Pats.
Source: Boston Globe
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 09:48:00 AM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots agreed to a two-year contract extension with CB Kyle Arrington.

Arrington won't have to sign an exclusive right tender. His new two-year deal has a maximum value of $3.275 million and has playtime escalators. Arrington projects as a dime back and special teamer in 2011.
Source: Boston Herald
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 06:44:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Kyle Arrington plans to challenge Leigh Bodden for the Patriots' starting RCB job in 2011.

Asked what he thought of Bodden's impending return after missing all of 2010, Arrington said "competition." He added, "with Bill (Belichick), whoever is playing well that's who's going to play - there's no favoritism with him." Arrington's adopted the right attitude, but barring a setback for Bodden, will not be a starter in 2011.
Related: Leigh Bodden
Source: Boston Globe
Sat, Apr 2, 2011 04:27:00 PM
Kyle Arrington - DB - Patriots

Patriots extended an exclusive rights free agent tender to CB Kyle Arrington.

Arrington started 14 games last season, recording 71 tackles, five breakups, and one pick before losing the job down the stretch to Darius Butler. Ideally a special teamer, the 24-year-old Arrington will return as a dime back at best in 2011. He'll be eligible for restricted free agency in 2012.
Source: Boston Herald
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 10:22:00 PM

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