New Orleans Saints sign DT Nick Fairley

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The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Nick Fairley, the NFL Network reported on Monday.

Fairley, 28, visited New Orleans earlier this month, and also had reported interest from the New York Jets, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.

Fairley will likely get the first chance to fill the role held by veteran Kevin Williams in 2015 as the starting three-technique defensive tackle in the base defense.

A native of Mobile, Ala., Fairley played college ball at Auburn and was selected by the Detroit Lions with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

In four seasons with the Lions, he played in 46 games, making 13.5 sacks and 98 tackles.

Fairley signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the St. Louis Rams last March. He played in 421 snaps off the bench last season (36 percent), registering 29 tackles and half of a sack.

Changed from visiting to signed!!!

Nick Fairley in town for visit with New Orleans Saints, NFL Network reports | NOLA.com

rezburna · 03-17-2016, 05:02 PM

Yes. Please.

SmashMouth · 03-17-2016, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Yes. Please.

ChrisXVI · 03-17-2016, 05:14 PM

It's about freaking time we address the D-Line! Nick Fairley scares me though... Classic high risk/high reward.

jeanpierre · 03-17-2016, 05:18 PM

Somebody get the crash cart and O2 for KMajor - the shock might've overwhelmed him...

ChrisXVI · 03-17-2016, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Somebody get the crash cart and O2 for KMajor - the shock might've overwhelmed him...

Lol... At least one of us will get a player we want!

CheramieIII · 03-17-2016, 05:26 PM

Great addition and I say we take the risk. If not we can always cut bait. Incentivized contract for sure.

exile · 03-17-2016, 05:28 PM

Welcome to the team Treadwell.... hehe

voodooido · 03-17-2016, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Welcome to the team Treadwell.... hehe

I would agree if we sign him. I just wonder where all the money is coming from. Maybe a Brees extention is in the works??

Lord_Saint83 · 03-17-2016, 06:05 PM

I guess we'll be paying him in monopoly money seeing as we were under 3 mil prior to signing Laurinaitis and co.

03-17-2016, 04:57 PM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Nick Fairley, the NFL Network reported on Monday. Fairley, 28, visited New Orleans earlier this month, and also had reported interest from the New York Jets, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Fairley will likely get the first chance to fill the role held by veteran Kevin Williams in 2015 as the starting three-technique defensive tackle in the base defense. A native of Mobile, Ala., Fairley played college ball at Auburn and was selected by the Detroit Lions with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. In four seasons with the Lions, he played in 46 games, making 13.5 sacks and 98 tackles. Fairley signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the St. Louis Rams last March. He played in 421 snaps off the bench last season (36 percent), registering 29 tackles and half of a sack. Changed from visiting to signed!!! Nick Fairley in town for visit with New Orleans Saints, NFL Network reports \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails Halo and jnormand like this. Last edited by Halo; 03-28-2016 at 10:26 AM.. Reason: Front Page
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03-17-2016, 05:02 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Nick Fairley in town Yes. Please. Halo, saintfan and jnormand like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Nick Fairley in town Originally Posted by rezburna Yes. Please. Halo, jnormand and rezburna like this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Nick Fairley in town It's about freaking time we address the D-Line! Nick Fairley scares me though... Classic high risk/high reward. Beastmode and MarchingOn like this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Nick Fairley in town Originally Posted by jeanpierre Somebody get the crash cart and O2 for KMajor - the shock might've overwhelmed him... Lol... At least one of us will get a player we want!

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Nick Fairley in town Great addition and I say we take the risk. If not we can always cut bait. Incentivized contract for sure. mleg1972 likes this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Nick Fairley in town Originally Posted by exile Welcome to the team Treadwell.... hehe I would agree if we sign him. I just wonder where all the money is coming from. Maybe a Brees extention is in the works??
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