Archive for February, 2009

Saints Eyeing the Chance at Grabbing Chargers RB Tomlinson?

Rumors continue to float around the league about the movement of some big name players, and one big name that could easily be on the move soon is Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Reports today from the National Football Post state that one team has a close eye on the situation with L.T., and they [...]

Saints to Talk to Free Agent OT Khalif Barnes

New Orleans isn’t waiting to lose right tackle Jon Stinchcomb in free agency before courting a potential replacement. A source said Jacksonville’s Khalif Barnes will visit Sunday with the Saints. Barnes started 57 of a possible 64 games during four seasons in Jacksonville, including all 16 at left tackle in 2008. Barnes, 26, is versatile [...]

Vilma Coming Back; Saints Re-Sign Linebacker

The Saints are bringing back their top tackler from 2009, as they have re-signed linebacker Jonathan Vilma to a five-year contract. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Vilma, who came to the Saints last season from the Jets, became a free agent after his first season with the Saints. He led the Saints [...]

Saints Sign Former Lions TE Dan Campbell

The Saints have come to terms with former Lions TE Dan Campbell. Here is the report from Pro Football Talk.com: The New Orleans Saints have signed former Detroit Lions tight end Dan Campbell to a contract, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. However, no contract details were released on a deal that was quietly struck [...]

Charges of Resisting Arrest and Other Crimes Against Vilma Dropped

Good news today for linebacker Jonathan Vilma, as prosecutors dropped charges of resisting arrest and other crimes today against him as the linebacker agreed to give money to charity and clear up outstanding tickets. The former University of Miami player was arrested last month during a traffic stop and charged with felony resisting arrest with [...]

Usama Young Ready to Move to Free Safety?

The Times-Picayune is reporting a story that the Saints might be looking to push Usama Young to free safety for the 2009 season. Here is the report: Head coach Sean Payton said Thursday the Saints have considered moving cornerback Usama Young to free safety. “In Usama’s case, it’s a significant decision because the player is [...]

Saints to Look to Add Power Running Back this Offseason?

With Deuce McAllister gone, what will the Saints do next in the running back spot? One thing they may look to do in the draft or free agency is add some type of power back. Pro Football Weekly talks about the team doing just that in a recent tidbit: While adding pieces to the defense [...]

Safety Gibril Wilson an Option for the Saints?

Today’s Times Picayune talks about the Saints possibly landing a safety without having to go out and overpaying for him in free agency – that being the now released Gibril Wilson, who was let go by the Raiders Friday. Here is the report: The Oakland Raiders released free safety Gibril Wilson on Friday, immediately vaulting [...]