Wilfork has been franchised

Massive nose guard Vince Wilfork will wear patriots jersey which confirmed by the team.

Toward their goal of signing him to a long-term contract after securing his rights with a one-year, $7 million tag, the Patriots made it clear in their press release that they intend to keep negotiating with Wilfork. "A long-term agreement with Vince Wilfork has been the team’s top contractual priority for some time," the team announced in a statement. Because of the importance of Vince to the group that they have assigned the franchise designation as they continue to work toward a lon-term agreement.