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SAINTS SNAG VILMA

Tom Rock of Newsday reports that the Jets have struck a deal with the Saints for linebacker Jonathan Vilma.

Vilma will go to New Orleans, apparently for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft.

The conditional nature of the selection suggests that there are lingering concerns about Vilma's knee.

POSTED 12:34 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008

SAINTS WANT SHOCKEY

With tight end Jeremy Shockey possibly on the outs in New York, there already are teams interested in his services.

According to John Clayton of ESPN.com, via our friends at Rotoworld.com, the Saints have contacted the Giants regarding the availability of Shockey. Giants G.M. Jerry Reese previously has suggested that Shockey won't be traded.

Shockey suffered a broken leg in December, and rookie Kevin Boss played well in his place. Also, some think that the stunning development of quarterback Eli Manning had a lot to do with the absence of Shockey.

Saints coach Sean Payton was the offensive coordinator in New York during Shockey's rookie season of 2002.