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Patriots sign Thomas Welch

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Print This June 04, 2010, 05:20 PM EST

The New England Patriots signed seventh-round offensive lineman Thomas Welch to a four-year contract.

Drafted 208th overall, Welch received a four-year contract with base salaries of $320,000, $405,000, $490,000 and $575,000 as well as a signing bonus of roughly $69,000, per a league source.

The 6-foot-7, 310-pounder is a converted tight end who started for two seasons at offensive tackle.

The Patriots have signed third-round wide receiver Taylor Price and sixth-round offensive tackle Ted Larsen.

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