New England Patriots Tender Contract To BenJarvus Green-Ellis

The New England Patriots tendered a contract to restricted free agent running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis on Wednesday.

The tender is a second round compensation, in which that the Patriots would receive a second round draft pick in return if another team would sign Green-Ellis. 

Even with the uncertainty of the current CBA situation, Green-Ellis can negotiate with any team he wants and New England will be able to match any offers the three-year running back receivers.

If Green-Ellis does sign a new contract with another franchise, New England will receive a second round pick in compensation. 

If Green-Ellis does sign the tender, he will earn $2 million for next season.

2010 was a breakout year for the "Law Firm": 1,008 yards, 13 touchdowns and zero fumbles. 

Green-Ellis will likely be a Patriot next season, unless another team decides to give him an unreal offer.

With zero fumbles in his NFL career and none in his collegiate career—and it's even rumored he had never fumbled in high school—Green-Ellis is the perfect compliment running back to quarterback Tom Brady.

Next season, the Patriots will have a totally revamped running back group with Danny Woodhead, probably Green-Ellis and possibly a rookie running back from this year's draft.

NOTE: This article was first seen at PatriotsPlus.net.

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