Saints sign OT Tyrus Thompson

SmashMouth · 05-15-2016, 05:19 PM

The Saints have signed offensive tackle Tyrus Thompson following a minicamp tryout, per various reports.

A sixth-round pick of the Vikings in 2015, Thompson was waived-injured at the conclusion of the preseason and later waived from the injured-reserve list. He then spent time on the practice squads of both the Jaguars and Lions and was recently waived by the Lions.

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Danno · 05-15-2016, 06:31 PM

Oh well, I guess the coaches aren't confident in Armstead.

Halo · 05-15-2016, 08:37 PM

CheramieIII · 05-15-2016, 10:07 PM

I think they want to give some competition to Armstead and ensure he has a quality backup because Peat is moving to LG.

Rugby Saint II · 05-16-2016, 01:39 PM

Position switch to guard?

QBREES9 · 05-16-2016, 10:04 PM

Peat to LG ?

jnormand · 05-16-2016, 10:45 PM

Guard!

05-15-2016, 05:19 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Saints sign OT Tyrus Thompson The Saints have signed offensive tackle Tyrus Thompson following a minicamp tryout, per various reports. A sixth-round pick of the Vikings in 2015, Thompson was waived-injured at the conclusion of the preseason and later waived from the injured-reserve list. He then spent time on the practice squads of both the Jaguars and Lions and was recently waived by the Lions. read more

05-15-2016, 06:31 PM	#2
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Saints sign OT Tyrus Thompson Oh well, I guess the coaches aren't confident in Armstead.

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05-15-2016, 10:07 PM	#4
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,457 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign OT Tyrus Thompson I think they want to give some competition to Armstead and ensure he has a quality backup because Peat is moving to LG.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Saints sign OT Tyrus Thompson Peat to LG ?

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