Just Reported: Chris McAlister a Saint!!
 

The New Orleans Saints, apparently concerned that injuries to starting cornerbacks Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer could linger, brought in some insurance Tuesday night.

ESPN’s John Clayton reports the Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAllister.

Porter has a sprained MCL and could miss several weeks and Greer missed Sunday’s game against St. Louis. The Saints have decent depth at cornerback with veteran Randall Gay and rookie Malcolm Jenkins.

But McAllister, a 10-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler, could step right into the mix as one of the top three corners with Gay and Jenkins if Greer and Porter remain out. McAllister, 32, has been out of the league since the Ravens released him in February.

The undefeated Saints already have had good luck in bringing in one veteran defensive back. They signed safety Darren Sharper, 33, as a free agent and he’s been an instant leader and one of the league’s most productive defensive players.


Saints add depth with veteran CB McAllister - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Our new Saint..C..Mac!!!
 

Re: Just Reported: Chris McAlister a Saint!!
 

Sweet ... Great move!

I feel better already!

Re: Just Reported: Chris McAlister a Saint!!
 

Whoohoo! Deuce McA.. oh wait, Chris.. oh well.

Kudos to Strato for breaking it here!!!

Re: Just Reported: Chris McAlister a Saint!!
 

Any word on who's leaving?

Porter going to IR (I doubt it) or is someone else being cut???

Re: Just Reported: Chris McAlister a Saint!!
 

Agreed. I am sure they will ease him along slowly but it's nice to add veteran depth. McAllister knows how to play man so he will fit many of our schemes by default.

Saints add depth with veteran CB McAllister
 

Saints add depth with veteran CB McAllister

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By Pat Yasinskas


The New Orleans Saints, apparently concerned that injuries to starting cornerbacks Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer could linger, brought in some insurance Tuesday night.

ESPN’s John Clayton reports the Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAllister.

Porter has a sprained MCL and could miss several weeks and Greer missed Sunday’s game against St. Louis. The Saints have decent depth at cornerback with veteran Randall Gay and rookie Malcolm Jenkins.

But McAllister, a 10-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler, could step right into the mix as one of the top three corners with Gay and Jenkins if Greer and Porter remain out. McAllister, 32, has been out of the league since the Ravens released him in February.

The undefeated Saints already have had good luck in bringing in one veteran defensive back. They signed safety Darren Sharper, 33, as a free agent and he’s been an instant leader and one of the league’s most productive defensive players.

Saints add depth with veteran CB McAllister - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Re: Saints add depth with veteran CB McAllister
 

I had a feeling that they would bring someone in. Boy hope they strike gold twice in bringing in an "experienced" defensive back, begs one question though, if he had anything left in the tank then why was he available?

Re: Our new Saint..C..Mac!!!
 

Re: Saints add depth with veteran CB McAllister
 

Who did Mc Allister play for last year? Is he good? Better than Mike MC?