Posted on July 29th, 2008
Written by Wayne Lett
The New Orleans Saints had a breakthrough Tuesday night in negotiations with first-round draft pick Sedrick Ellis that allowed them to reach agreement on a five-year deal that could max out at $49 million, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com. According to a source, the Ellis deal could be worth as little as [...]
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Posted on July 25th, 2008
Written by Wayne Lett
The New Orleans Saints have signed second-round draft choice Tracy Porter to a four-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. The cornerback, selected 40th overall in the NFL Draft, was a four-year starter at Indiana and grew up in Port Allen, La. Porter had 16 interceptions in his career [...]
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Posted on July 23rd, 2008
Written by Wayne Lett
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, a seventh-round surprise three summers ago, has made the biggest catch of his career — a three-year contract extension. General manager Mickey Loomis announced the deal Wednesday. Colston was scheduled to make $445,000 this season from his rookie contract. He was planning on playing out the season at [...]
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Posted on July 23rd, 2008
Written by Wayne Lett
The New Orleans Saints agreed to contract terms with fifth-round draft choice Carl Nicks on Wednesday, leaving only top pick Sedrick Ellis and second-round choice Tracy Porter unsigned on the eve of training camp. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Nicks, an offensive lineman, signed a three-year contract. He did not disclose financial terms. Nicks, [...]
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Posted on July 21st, 2008
Written by Wayne Lett
Sean Payton's persistence finally won out. The New Orleans Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey for a second- and a fifth-round draft pick in 2009. The Saints had been trying since February to acquire the disgruntled New York Giants tight end. First, they offered a second-round pick. Before the draft, they increased the offer to a second- [...]
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