Shane Vereen signs three-year deal with New York Giants

The New York Giants have signed running back Shane Vereen after he was allowed to leave the New England Patriots.

The 26-year-old played a crucial part in guiding Bill Belichick's men to their Super Bowl triumph in the 2014 season, but was unable to come to an agreement over a new contract with the Patriots.

Tom Coughlin's men moved quickly to sign Vereen when the free-agent market opened, and the back has penned a three-year deal worth $12.3m (£8.1m), with $4.75m (£3.1m) guaranteed.

The back recorded 838 total yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns for the Patriots last season.