"Ochocinco will be back in New England next year," Schefter says in the video above. "They believe that he'll spend this offseason immersing himself in the playbook, familiarizing himself with the Patriots' offense. They're going to bring all these wide receivers in and let them compete in training camp and the best receivers will play."

With Deion Branch re-upping, the Patriots now have 10 WRs on the roster. The depth chart currently looks like: Deion Branch, Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd, Donte' Stallworth, Chad Ochocinco, Julian Edelman, Matt Slater, Anthony Gonzalez, Tiquan Underwood, Britt Davis.

Patriots reached agreement on a one-year deal with WR Deion Branch.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee, probable) took full practice reps all week and is probable for Week 21. This is as clear as Branch's playing status has been for some time. He's good to go for the Super Bowl.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski participated in Friday's hour-long walk-through to cap the Patriots' week of indoor practices leading up to Super Bowl XLVI.

Gronkowski took the field for the second straight day after practicing on a limited basis Thursday for the first time since spraining his left ankle Jan. 22 in the AFC Championship Game. He is listed as questionable on New England's injury report for Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants. Gronkowski moved without a limp when the Patriots executed their offensive plays.

The Patriots listed 10 other players as questionable, including safety Patrick Chung (knee), left guard Logan Mankins (knee), linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee) and wide receiver Wes Welker (knee). All 11 players were listed as taking part in a limited portion of Friday's session, in which players never moved faster than a trot while executing plays.

Rob Gronkowski is fully expected to suit up Sunday, although he will likely be at less than 100%. Wes Welker, Deion Branch and Stevan Ridley are all expected to be available.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee, questionable) took limited practice reps all week and is questionable for Week 20. Branch was questionable last week and played against the Broncos, catching three passes for 85 yards and a TD.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin, questionable) took limited practice reps all week and is questionable for Week 17. It appears that Branch is on track to play against the Bills, though nothing is ever certain when it comes to the Patriots and the injury report.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin, questionable) took limited practice reps all week and is questionable for Week 16. Even if he does play, Branch is not a trustworthy fantasy option.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) took limited practice reps again Thursday. He was limited all last week and sat out so we're not terribly optimistic about his chances of playing this week.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) took limited practice reps Wednesday.

Patriots Inactives
Deion Branch WR
Patrick Chung FS
Ryan Mallett QB
Brandon Spikes OLB
Shane Vereen RB
Sebastian Vollmer OT

Aaron Hernandez, Tiquan Underwood and Chad Ochocinco could see more looks with Deion Branch out.