ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting today that the Patriots have re-signed DL Mike Wright to a four-year deal worth $7.5 million.

Undrafted out of Cincinnati four years ago, Wright has been a versatile performer for New England, seeing time at both nose tackle and end, as well as on special teams.

Both Richard Seymour and Vince Wilfork are heading into the final year of their respective contracts, and should the Pats lose one or both of those players, keeping Wright will pay dividends.