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Saints Sign Veteran DL Renaldo Wynn
Doug Miller, NewOrleansSaints.com
Monday, September 10, 2007 - 11:28 AM

The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive lineman Renaldo Wynn, a veteran of 10 NFL seasons.

Wynn, a 1997 first round draft choice of the Jacksonville Jaguars, played the past five seasons (2002-2006) with the Washington Redskins after playing his first five seasons (1997-2001) with the Jaguars. He was released by the Redskins on September 1 and instantly became a free agent due to fact he had accrued enough service time in the NFL and thus was not subject to having to go through the waiver process, meaning he was free to sign with the team of his choice.

Wynn, a 6-3, 296-pounder out of Notre Dame, has played in 152 career games, and has started 127 of the contests. He has accumulated 484 career tackles, 21.5 sacks for -140 yards, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and three passes defensed. He has also started all four postseason games that he has played in, registering 10 tackles and one fumble recovery.

The native of Chicago has played virtually every position along the defensive line during his career and provides the Saints with quality depth and experience as a back-up to both Charles Grant on the left side of the line and to Will Smith on the right side. He also has the requisite size to be able to move to an interior line position, this giving the team roster versatility on game days.

Wynn has also has been a strong proponent of charitable endeavors throughout his career, creating a organization called “Wynn’s Family of Faith Foundation.” In 2005 and 2006 Wynn hosted shopping sprees for Washington, D.C, based families that were in need of assistance during the holidays. In addition, he organized the first-ever “Renaldo Wynn Car Summer Fest” which featured his, as well as other teammates’ vehicles in an exposition to raise money for his foundation.
In other news, the Saints waived rookie QB Tyler Palko from the 53-man roster and released DE Willie Evans from the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints - Saints Sign Veteran DL Renaldo Wynn

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mighty12

I like this pick up. We can rotate the DEs on a regular basis. This will keep a healthy body in on the corner.

ScottF

I don't know how much we will rotate out two pro bowl DE's, but the depth is good to have

LongTimeFan

"Depth" is the key word here, not a bad sign, you never know when you might lose a player, the Bears lost two defensive players yesterday.

FireVenturi

he can also play Dt, which is not exactly a strong point of our D.

Turbo Saint

yea if he plays tackle...that'd be great. i'd like STILL to see a bit more depth at the CB position :\

saintsrule

The fact that he can play both DE and DT, is the reason he is better for the team than, the second year player they just let go.

Hisaint

Nink couldn't stay healthy and Wynn can play DT or DE. Hes the new Whitehead.