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FILE -In this July 28, 2007 file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau smiles during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Police have responded to a report of a shooting at the Seau's home in Oceanside, Calif., Wednesday morning, May 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File) (Winslow Townson, 2008 AP)



In this handout image provided by the NFL, Landon Cohen of the New England Patriots poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (NFL via Getty Images)



In this handout image provided by the NFL, Landon Cohen of the New England Patriots poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (NFL via Getty Images)



In this handout image provided by the NFL, Landon Cohen of the New England Patriots poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (NFL via Getty Images)



INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Co-Owners of the New York Giants John Mara, Steve Tisch and Ann Mara pose with the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)



New England Patriots' Deion Branch (L) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Wes Welker during the second quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Massachusetts, January 14, 2012.



New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender.



New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is congratulated by teammate New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez after scoring on a seven yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) - New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is congratulated by teammate New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez after scoring on a seven yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
After a few meetings, Tiffany came up with several different options that they showed us and you kind of picked from there ... We wanted it to be little different than the last ring....
He's talked about trying to get an extension for his contract, which I think everybody's aware of ... I'm on the coaching end of those matters. I talk to him about football and what I can do for him on the field and in the locker room....
It's all voluntary ... I wish he was here. He knows we wish he was here. His teammates have talked to him about it. It's a personal decision. There's nothing I can do about it....