Patriots: Mainstays Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater sign two year deals to remain in New England
By Kevin J. Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj Even before the “legal” tampering period began for free agency on Monday, the Patriots were busy locking up two important veterans over the weekend. Special teams captain and locker room leader Matthew Slater (2 years) and safety/fellow locker room leader and captain Devin McCourty (2 years) each signed extensions. Of course, the biggest fish in the free agency pond not only for the Patriots but for…