Patriots first-round pick Jerod Mayo , wearing No. 51, joined his teammates for the second of yesterday's two practices after missing the first session while his deal was finalized. The 6-foot-1-inch, 242-pound linebacker, who was taken with the 10th overall pick in April's draft, signed a five-year deal worth $18.9 million with $13.8 million in guarantees and bonuses. (Full article: 931 words)

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