The New Orleans Saints added another defensive end to their training camp roster on Monday, as first reported by NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. Veteran free agent Kyle Phillips signed with the Saints after trying out for them a week ago — replacing Jabari Zuniga, a young backup who suddenly retired after the first week of practices.
Phillips, 29, knows a lot of other players on the roster after starting his pro career with the New York Jets (where he played alongside defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd). Before that, he played college football at Tennessee, where the Saints have looked often for talent in the NFL draft; they’ve added many players from Rocky Top including star running back Alvin Kamara and second-year cornerback Alontae Taylor.
