The Patriots re-signed running back Brandon Bolden, according to the league’s transactions wire. The signing could impact a pair of high-profile free agent backs previously connected to the team. 
LeGarrette Blount remains in free agent limbo and Bolden’s return could be a sign that Blount’s time in New England is through. The Pats now have five running backs under contract – Rex Burkhead, Dion Lewis, James White, D.J. Foster, and Bolden – so there might not be room for Blount. Bolden isn’t a high-profile player like Adrian Peterson, but the Pats might not be especially motivated to add to this already crowded RB group.
Bolden had just one carry last season with four targets. He probably won’t do much on offense in 2017, but he figures to be a key special teams piece.
Bolden is a special teams guy, not a running back so I don’t see this being related to Peterson/Blount.
I agree. He’s listed as a RB because there’s no position labeled “ST Ace”, but he’s not a RB. I never understood why people always seem to assume that the Patriots’ ST Aces have any effect on the rest of the roster composition. I’m just happy they’re getting the band back together! Now let’s keep Butler and get the season started!
This will not affect Blount or Peterson at all the patriots had 5 running backs last season.
Plus Bolden isn’t a real RB. He’s a special teamer, but those aren’t listed on the depth chart. He took like 1 carry or something stupid last year.
Why?