Cunningham inks four-year deal with Patriots

Former Florida Gators defensive end Jermaine Cunningham signed a four-year contract with the New England Patriots on Saturday. Terms of the deal are currently undisclosed.

Cunningham, the No. 53 overall pick and a second-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Patriots, is one of three former Florida players selected by New England.

He joins linebacker Brandon Spikes [unsigned] and tight end Aaron Hernandez as rookies on the team this season.

UPDATE: $1.32 million signing bonus

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