Lynch Deal Official

Posted by Morry Levine August 15, 2008 at 11:40 am

The New England Patriots today signed veteran safety John Lynch.  Lynch has played 15 NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993-2003) and the Denver Broncos (2004-07). He’s a nine-time pro bowler.

His career totals include 1,277 tackles (789 solo), 13 sacks, 26 interceptions, 100 passes defensed, 16 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and 24 special teams tackles. He has also started 12 career playoff games and was a member of Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl XXXVII title.