Patriots continue to re-stock roster

We interrupt our Terrell Owens coverage to bring you some New England Patriots team-building.  With Matt Cassel's cap number off the roster, the Patriots are ready to improve their depth.

They signed veteran cornerback Shawn Springs and acquired wideout Greg Lewis in a trade from the Eagles for an undisclosed draft pick. 

Springs is 34 years old, which translates to 86 in cornerback years.  But he played exceptionally well in Washington last year and looks like a favorite to start in New England's thin secondary.  Springs fits the Patriot mold of a long-time quality starter that is hungry for a ring.  Springs may have enough versatility to play free safety if asked. 

Lewis memorably scored a touchdown against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX, which must have stuck in Bill Belichick's mind.  In two games against New England, he's caught eight passes for 141 yards and three scores. 

Eagles fans will be quick to mention that Lewis hasn't produced much in other games, but we doubt New England gave up anything more than a late conditional draft pick.  Lewis will help provide depth to a group that just lost Jabar Gaffney, another former Eagle Tom Brady propped up.