ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reports that the Patriots have an agreement in principal with free-agent cornerback Leigh Bodden, who tied for the team lead with five interceptions last season and added 55 tackles.

On his Twitter account, Bodden's agent, Alvin Keels, says that there is nothing official and would probably not be until tomorrow at the earliest, although "Leigh has always indicated his desire to return to New England."

Bodden was in Houston today, visting with the Texans, and has also had contact with Pittsburgh and Seattle.