Marcus Cannon, Patriots Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

The New England Patriots locked up an offensive line stalwart Tuesday, signing tackle Marcus Cannon to a five-year contract extension.ESPN.com's Mike Reissand Field Yates first reported the move. Cannon's contract is a five-year, $32.5 million deal with $14.5 million guaranteed, perAlbert Breer of The MMQB. The extension prevents Cannon from hitting the open market, as he was set to become a free agent during the offseason. Reiss touched on New England's reasoning for signing Cannon to a long-te...