BY NICK ST. DENIS
Earlier in the offseason, the Patriots added weapons for their passing attack and cogs for their offensive line. This week, New England did its due diligence regarding its offensive backfield.
The Patriots hosted free agent running backs Ryan Grant and Tim Hightower, according to ESPN's Adan Schefter, and Joseph Addai, according to Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe.
New England looks to add at least one veteran tailback to fill the void BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who recently signed with the Bengals, and Kevin Faulk, who is no longer under contact, left.
Addai and Grant, who spent the last five years with the Colts and Packers, respectively, each eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark twice in that time span. However, the pair combined for less than 1,000 yards last season.
Hightower suffered an ACL injury last season after picking up 321 yards on the ground.
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