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John Sigler

Free agent defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson returns to the Saints

Here’s another low-key free agency move for the New Orleans Saints. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Saints are bringing back veteran defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson on a one-year contract, having previously auditioned him during training camp last summer. Johnson was initially retained on the Saints practice squad to open the 2021 season, but the Houston Texans ended up poaching him after they sustained some losses. Which made sense — Johnson last played for Houston and already knew their defense, so this was his opportunity to get snaps that weren’t available in New Orleans.

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