Chung signed a three-year extension with the Patriots on Friday worth up to $8.2 million, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

After being cut by the Eagles last March, Chung quickly reunited with the Patriots, where he's served as the team's starting safety all season. Though his previous tenure with New England was marred by inconsistent play, he's come through with an effective 2014 season, defensing seven passes while racking up 85 tackles. The improved play was enough for the Patriots to justify locking Chung up through the end of the 2017 campaign.

Patriots signed FS Patrick Chung, formerly of the Eagles.

Chung is returning to the team that made him a second-round pick in 2009. The Patriots have a hole opposite Devin McCourty after releasing Steve Gregory, but Chung was one of the very-worst safeties in the league last season. That, coupled with his long and winding injury history means he's almost certainly just a depth signing. Chung won't be guaranteed to crack the 53-man roster. Duron Harmon is the early favorite to start opposite McCourty.

Eagles release FS Patrick Chung.

The move saves the Eagles $3.25 million against the 2014 salary cap. Chung was a disaster in every facet of the game in 2013 and failed to force a single turnover despite playing 815 snaps. He will likely have to wait until the third wave of free agency before he finds a new home.

The Eagles are expected to release FS Pat Chung this offseason.

Chung is owed $3.25 million and was dreadful throughout 2013, getting burned in coverage relentlessly and consistently taking bad angles in the run game. He didn't force a single turnover. A 2009 second-round pick of the Patriots, Chung has been exposed as a poor safety since a faux-breakout 2010 season.

Eagles FS Pat Chung (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Week 7.

Chung can be written off as an IDP option. Dealing with a nerve issue in his shoulder, Chung lasted only 12 snaps in Week 6 and is now "week to week."

Eagles FS Pat Chung is dealing with a nerve issue in his shoulder.

He's listed as day to day and will undergo more tests Tuesday. It's becoming clear that Chung's injury is more serious than initially thought. He returned in Week 6 after missing the last two games, but was limited to just 12 snaps.

Eagles FS Pat Chung (shoulder) is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants.

He's officially listed as questionable after practicing on a limited basis this week. If Chung is held out, struggling rookie Earl Wolff will make his second consecutive start.

Eagles declared S Pat Chung (shoulder) inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Broncos.

Chung has been among the worst safeties in the league all season, so it's scary that the Eagles consider rookie replacement Earl Wolff a downgrade. Peyton Manning is licking his chops. The rest of the Eagles inactives: QB Matt Barkley, CB Shaun Prater, T Matt Tobin, T Dennis Kelly, DE Damion Square and TE Emil Igwenagu.

Eagles FS Pat Chung (doubtful, shoulder) is expected to be a game-time decision for Week 4 against the Broncos.

Chung hasn't practiced all week due to a shoulder injury. He traveled with the team to Denver and still has a chance to play despite being listed as doubtful. If Chung can't go, rookie Earl Wolff will make his first career start.

Eagles FS Patrick Chung (shoulder) is doubtful for Week 4.

Chung missed practice all week and is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Broncos. Fifth-round rookie Earl Wolff will make his first career start.

Eagles FS Patrick Chung (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Chung is still dealing with a left shoulder injury and has yet to practice. His status for Week 4 is up in the air. The Eagles will go with rookie Earl Wolff at free safety if Chung is held out.

Eagles FS Patrick Chung (shoulder) is not practicing Tuesday.

Chung has a left shoulder contusion and is considered day-to-day. He should return to practice later this week and is tentatively expected to play in Sunday's game against the Broncos. Rookie Earl Wolff is Allen's backup.

Eagles FS Patrick Chung (shoulder) could be cleared to practice Tuesday.

Chung had a sling on his left arm Friday, but is only dealing with a shoulder contusion. He's considered day-to-day and the Eagles expect him to play in Week 4.

Eagles S Pat Chung's left arm is in a sling after he injured his shoulder in Thursday night's loss to the Chiefs.

It sounds like Chung could be sidelined for a couple weeks, though he does have ten days to heal up for Week 4. Chung has graded out as Pro Football Focus' fourth-worst safety after three games. Earl Wolff is his backup.

Eagles S Pat Chung departed Philadelphia's Week 3 loss with a left shoulder injury in the fourth quarter, and did not return.

Off to a brutal start this season, Chung will be re-evaluated on Friday.

Pat Chung will enter training camp as the Eagles' favorite to start at strong safety.

He'll face competition from rookie Earl Wolff, but Chung will qualify as an IDP sleeper if he keeps the job into Week 1. Philly's front seven doesn't project as particularly stout, and Chung will be an "in the box" safety, playing close to the line of scrimmage. Chung racked up 96 tackles with New England in 2010.

Pat Chung's contract with the Eagles includes $6.25M guaranteed over 2013 and 2014.

It confirms that the Eagles fully expect Chung to step in and start for the foreseeable future. They can safely take the plunge because coach Chip Kelly was on staff at Oregon while Chung was there.

Eagles signed S Pat Chung, formerly of the Patriots.

Chung played at Oregon while coach Chip Kelly was the offensive coordinator. He easily becomes the Eagles' best safety, despite falling out of favor in New England. He's still just 25 years old, and is a physical player at 5-foot-11 and 212 pounds.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss says teams he's talked to have questions about free agent S Patrick Chung's health.

Chung has missed 14 games over the last three seasons while dealing with shoulder, foot, and thumb injuries, among others. Reiss believes Chung may be seeking a one-year, prove-it deal in an effort to reestablish some value. He won't be returning to New England.

ESPN Boston reiterates that free agent SS Pat Chung's days with the Patriots are likely over.

The Pats appear set at safety with Devin McCourty, Steve Gregory and Tavon Wilson. Chung played just two snaps in the AFC Championship game and will be looking for a more direct path to playing time. There's been previous speculation that the safety-needy Eagles could come calling. Chung could be a steal as he's still just 25 years old and showed a physical skill set before falling out of favor in New England.