11-year veteran running back and longtime member of the Patriots, Kevin Faulk, has agreed on a contract extension that will keep him in New England, according to the Associated Press.

Despite being 33 years of age, Faulk was considered to be one of the better rotational runners on the free agent market, and was rumored to be receiving some interest from teams like the Dolphins and the Eagles. However, he decided that reprising his role on the Patriots’ offense was a better option, and should provide the club with at least one more season of reliable pass cactching and rushing out of the backfield.

Last season, Faulk compiled 335 yards on the ground, but also added 37 receptions and three touchdowns. Throughout his entire career, he’s recorded 3,505 rushing yards and 418 catches for 3,605 yards.

In addition to his expected return to New England, other Patriot free agents Leigh Bodden, Vince Wilfork, Stephen Neal and Tully Banta-Cain were able to reach new deals with the organization.

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