saint5221

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/report/NO/6969671

Not a very big free agent list and plenty of cap room, the Saints should be able to get the help they need this off season.


FREE-AGENT UPDATE:

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--CB Fakhir Brown (capable reserve who the Saints would like to have back)

--RB Ki-Jana Carter (backup to Deuce McAllister suffered serious foot injury in November and may not be back)

--T/G Spencer Folau (lost his starting job to Victor Riley this season and ended season on injured reserve after tearing his patellar tendon, but he's wanted back)

--C Jerry Fontenot (15-year veteran announced last week that he wants to play at least another year and will talk to Saints about coming back)

--S Victor Green (was signed because of injuries, may not be likely won't be asked back)

--RDE Darren Howard (solid player who can become a free agent after voiding the final year of his contract, but Saints have already talked to him about a new deal)

--RB Fred McAfee (12-year veteran who excels on special teams, but had injury problems this season)

--TE Walter Rasby (helped as a blocker, but may not be back)

--WLB Derrick Rodgers (starter who had a solid year, likely to be asked back)

--TE David Sloan (cut in training camp and added to the roster late in the season because of injuries, likely won't be back)

--RB Lamar Smith (showed something when he replaced Ki-Jana Carter and could be back)

--FB Terrelle Smith (Saints love his blocking ability and want him back)

--CB Fred Thomas (has been a favorite of defensive coordinator Rick Venturi and is a solid cover corner, so they want him to return)

Restricted Free Agents

--S Steve Gleason (valuable special teams player who will likely be offered a contract)

--SLB Sedrick Hodge (starter who missed part of season with a fractured lower right leg, will be brought back)

--DT Kenny Smith (versatile player who can also play end)

--TE Boo Williams (came on as a receiver when Ernie Conwell went on injured reserve and will be offered a contract)

Exclusive Rights Free Agents

--LB Roger Knight (played primarily on special teams, likely to be offered a contract)

--RB James Fenderson (was hampered by an ankle injury this season, but is more of a special teams player than backup running back)