The joke was that aging linebacker Zach Thomas would be a perfect fit for the Patriots, who love old linebackers more than, um, cougars. Turns out it wasn’t just speculation and a laugh at everyone’s expense. It’s true. From the Miami Herald (which is also reporting the Patriots are after Marty Booker):

The New England Patriots offered Zach Thomas a contract Monday on the same day the former Dolphins linebacker made Gillette Stadium his first stop in what promises to be a continuing free agency tour. ”We had a great visit in New England,” agent Drew Rosenhaus wrote in a text message Monday evening. “They offered him a contract and we will continue negotiations.”

No word yet on whether the Patriots have any secret footage of Thomas working out. Hey-o!

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