Foxboro, MA (Best E Casino) - The New England Patriots signed veteran cornerback Ade Jimoh on Wednesday. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The 28-year-old Jimoh has tallied 28 tackles, five passes defended, and added 68 tackles on special teams in 69 career games with the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears. The 6-foot-1, 187-pounder was originally signed by the Redskins as a rookie free agent out of Utah State in April 2003. Jimoh was released by the Redskins following the 2007 preseason and signed with the Chicago Bears in September 2007. He played in six games for the Bears last season and recorded three special teams tackles before being placed on the reserve/injured list in November.

Also on Wednesday the Pats released offensive lineman Pete McMahon.