After spending the past three seasons with three different teams, cornerback Leigh Bodden appears ready to stay put. The 29-year-old veteran has signed a five-year contract worth $28.5 million, according to Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com. The deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money, which makes Bodden quite the expensive corner. Bodden fit nicely into the Patriots' defense in 2009, intercepting five passes and recovering two fumbles. He actually ended up making a much bigger impact than the bigger named Shawn Springs, who was also acquired to help at corner for the Patriots prior to last season.
The seven-year veteran spent his first five seasons in Cleveland with the Browns before a stop over in Detroit where he experienced the first 0-16 season in NFL history. In fact, he had never been part of a playoff team before becoming part of the Patriots' AFC East winning team in 2009.
Considering all factors, this should be a mutually satisfying deal for the Patriots and Bodden.




