The Patriots have officially announced that cornerback Leigh Bodden has re-signed with the team, and also announced the signing of free-agent linebacker Marques Murrell.

Bodden's signing was announced by his agent earlier this week on Twitter.

Murrell had eight tackles in 10 games with the Jets last season. Signed by Philadelphia as a rookie free agent out of Appalachian State in 2007, he has played his entire NFL career -- 26 games over three seasons -- with the Jets.