Tim Tebow has described joining the New England Patriots as "an honour", having signed a two-year contract with the AFC East champions yesterday.
The quarterback had been a free agent since being cut by the New York Jets earlier this year.
The 25-year-old told reporters: "First and foremost, I just want to thank the Patriots for giving me an opportunity. I'm very thankful.
"It's such an honour to be a Patriot and play for coach [Bill] Belichick and [offensive coordinator Josh] McDaniels, and learn under [quarterback] Tom [Brady], and be a part of this great franchise and very successful franchise.
"I found out firsthand. Lost to them several times. It's going to be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to working hard every single day and getting a lot better, and learning under some great people."
Tebow spent the first two seasons of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, before being traded to the Jets last year.
Sian Cowper
