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The Saints linebacker corps received another boost Thursday when veteran free agent Dhani Jones said he has signed a one-year contract with the team.
Jones made the announcement during a scheduled guest appearance on the NFL Network.
"It was a difficult (decision), but at the same time we're excited about going to New Orleans," Jones said. "What Reggie Bush and Coach Sean Payton bring to the table, it's going to be an exceptional year."
The Philadelphia Eagles released Jones, a seven-year veteran, on April 20. He became expendable in Philadelphia after the Eagles acquired Takeo Spikes in a trade, drafted Stewart Bradley and welcomed Chris Gocong back from injured reserve.
Jones, 29, started 13 games on the strong side for the Eagles last season, making 55 solo tackles with five passes defensed and a half-sack.
Jones, 6 feet 1, 240 pounds, is expected to back up starter Scott Fujita on the strong side. He joins veteran free agents Brian Simmons and Troy Evans and seventh-round draft pick Marvin Mitchell as additions to the Saints linebacker corps this offseason.
"They have Scott Fujita, Mark Simoneau, Scott Shanle and a host of linebackers that are coming in," Jones said. "I will provide the depth, but also will push those linebackers so that we can compete going into next season."
Jones also will boost the Saints' sartorial status, in the wake of wide receiver Joe Horn's departure to the Atlanta Falcons. Jones, known as one of the most fashion-conscious linebackers in the league, designs and sells his own line of bow ties called Five Star Bow Ties.
This is very interesting, he will definately add depth at the lineback position.
LB Jones Signing Confirmed
LB Jones Signing Confirmed
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