Veteran wide receiver Troy Brown is reportedly heading back to the New England Patriots, the only team he has played for in 12 NFL seasons. The Boston Globe cited a team source as saying the two sides have agreed to a contract that could be announced Monday. Brown's latest deal expired after the 2004 season and the Patriots opted not to pay him a $2.5 million roster bonus in March. Doing so would also have executed a $2.5 million salary for next season. An eighth-round draft pick in 1993 out of Marshall, the 5-10 Brown has played a major role in New England's three Super Bowl titles over the past four years. This past season, Brown was asked to play both offense and defense, helping a secondary depleted by injuries. His offensive numbers suffered, catching only 17 passes for 184 yards with one touchdown, but he also recorded three interceptions. Brown owns the Patriots' single-season record with 101 receptions set in the club's first Super Bowl winning year of 2001, and he is third in franchise history with 475 career catches.