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Patriots sign first-rounder Dominique Easley

Tennessee v Florida

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive lineman Dominique Easley #2 of the Florida Gators rushes upfield against Zach Fulton #72 of the Tennessee Volunteers September 21, 2013 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Al Messerschmidt

And we’re down to five.

The Patriots just announced they had signed first-round pick Dominique Easley, leaving just a handful of unsigned picks more than a month before the start of training camps.

Easley, chosen 29th overall, will get a four-year deal like the rest of them.

Only injury concerns kept Easley from being drafted higher, as he was exceptionally productive at Florida when well, and his ability to create pressure from inside will be a good fit for a versatile Patriots front.

The Patriots also signed undrafted rookie offensive lineman Chris Martin, who had a cup of coffee with the Texans earlier this offseason.