OT Stinchcomb Back In Fold For Saints

The Saints locked up another top free agent, agreeing to a five-year deal with right tackle Jon Stinchcomb on Saturday. By re-signing both Stinchcomb and linebacker Jonathan Vilma over the first two days of free agency, the Saints now have all 22 starters on offense and defense back from last season, and they will still [...]

OT Stinchcomb Back In Fold For Saints

The Saints locked up another top free agent, agreeing to a five-year deal with right tackle Jon Stinchcomb on Saturday. By re-signing both Stinchcomb and linebacker Jonathan Vilma over the first two days of free agency, the Saints now have all 22 starters on offense and defense back from last season, and they will still [...]

Saints Line Up Visits For The Weekend

The Saints have lined up free agent visits with two Jacksonville Jaguars – safety Gerald Sensabaugh and offensive tackle Khalif Barnes – in addition to the previously-reported visit with St. Louis Rams cornerback Ron Bartell. Bartell arrived Friday evening. Sensabaugh is scheduled to arrive Saturday, with Barnes coming in on Sunday. The Barnes visit is [...]

Vilma Chooses To Remain With Saints

The Saints accomplished their No. 1 goal in free agency Friday afternoon, agreeing to a new five-year deal with middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma. Terms have not been disclosed, though the NFL's web site reported the value at $34 million, with $17 million guaranteed and a total of $23 million in the first three years. Vilma, [...]

Saints Move Quickly, To Meet With CB Bartell

The New Orleans Saints have been saying for weeks they won't be major players in free agency. That still may turn out to be true, but the Saints aren't going about it passively. John Clayton reports the Saints contacted the agent for cornerback Ron Bartell soon after the free-agency period began and have set up [...]