Philadelphia Eagles' Ellis Hobbs hurdles Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Studebaker during a kick return in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs skips into the end zone as he scores on a 95-yard kickoff return against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland on Sunday, December 14, 2008. The Raiders lost to the Patriots 49-26

New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (89) pulls in a reception with one hand as New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) covers during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 ...

New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles (87) pulls in a reception as New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs, left, and linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) move in during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday ...