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We finally tracked down the details of defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin's one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, which was widely considered a bargain around league circles.

Franklin's deal is worth a total of $4 million, including a $2.75 million signing bonus and a $1.25 million salary.

Some other details from the recent contracts signed by the Saints that haven't been previously reported:

- Tight end David Thomas' deal is worth $5.5 million over three years, including a $1.5 million signing bonus.

- Offensive tackle Zach Strief's deal starts out as a three-year deal worth $5.75 million, including a $750,000 signing bonus. But he has the chance to earn an additional $1.7 million in escalators, especially now that he appears to be in line for a starting job.

- Linebacker Will Herring's deal starts out as a three-year deal worth $5 million, including a $1 million signing bonus. He also has the chance to earn and additional $1.5 million in escalators.

- Safety Roman Harper's deal is worth $25 million over four years, which is slightly less than the $28 million originally reported. He received a $7 million signing bonus.

Defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin's deal with New Orleans Saints was worth $4 million | NOLA.com

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