Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints

ATX_SAINT · 02-28-2008, 08:18 PM

The Saints are close to finalizing a deal that will bring middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the team in a trade with the New York Jets, league sources said.

The deal could be announced as early as later Thursday night or sometime on Friday.

Vilma, 6 foot 1, 230 pounds, is a four-year NFL veteran.

He played in nine games for New York, his season shortened by knee surgery. He had 43 total tackles in the nine games he played in 2007 for the Jets.

Saints nearing Vilma - New Orleans Saints Beat - Times-Picayune NFL - NOLA.com

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ATX_SAINT Registered Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 49	Saints nearing deal with Vilma The Saints are close to finalizing a deal that will bring middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the team in a trade with the New York Jets, league sources said. The deal could be announced as early as later Thursday night or sometime on Friday. Vilma, 6 foot 1, 230 pounds, is a four-year NFL veteran. He played in nine games for New York, his season shortened by knee surgery. He had 43 total tackles in the nine games he played in 2007 for the Jets. Saints nearing Vilma - New Orleans Saints Beat - Times-Picayune NFL - NOLA.com