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Updated at 12:32 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2009

NFL: Patriots sign RB Fred Taylor

Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.— Running back Fred Taylor has signed with the New England Patriots after spending 11 seasons with Jacksonville.

Taylor was cut by the Jaguars in a salary-cup move. On Friday, he joined a team in which running back Laurence Maroney has been bothered by injuries for most of his career.

The 33-year-old Taylor ran for more than 11,000 yards with Jaguars and is 16th on the career rushing list. He has averaged 4.64 yards a carry, fifth among backs with more than 10,000 yards rushing. .

Taylor made his first Pro Bowl in 2007. Last season, he averaged a career-low 3.9 yards a carry behind an injury-riddled offensive line as Maurice Jones-Drew took over more of the load.