New Orleans Saints sign tight end Tory Humphrey, release quarterback Sean Canfield

10-26-2011, 11:14 AM

The New Orleans Saints re-signed tight end Tory Humphrey and released quarterback Sean Canfield. Canfield was signed on Saturday to be on the roster in case of emergency over the weekend.

Humphrey is a fifth-year veteran who spent the past two years with the Saints. The Saints have been thin at the tight end spot this year, and both backups David Thomas and John Gilmore have been battling injuries.

We'll be curious to see if the Saints also return tailback Chris Ivory to practice today. Ivory is eligible to come off of the physically-unable-to-perform list, but the Saints have been waiting to bring him back since they've been healthy at tailback. Now that tailback Mark Ingram is nursing a bruised heel, the Saints might want to get Ivory ready in case he's needed this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.

Once Ivory returns to practice, he can practice for up to 21 days before the Saints need to decide whether to activate him, release him or place him on season-ending injured reserve.

New Orleans Saints sign tight end Tory Humphrey, release quarterback Sean Canfield - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

ScottF · 10-26-2011, 11:17 AM

hopefully this is to replace Gilmour and not Thomas

Crusader · 10-26-2011, 11:25 AM

So what about the C position??

ScottF · 10-26-2011, 12:15 PM

I guess we are happy with Tennant behind DLP

RaginCajun83 · 10-26-2011, 12:24 PM

Who does Dave Thomas think he is, Sidney Crosby?

AlaskaSaints · 10-26-2011, 12:46 PM

Could we BE more powerful on Offense?!!!

Alaska

saintfan · 10-26-2011, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

Could we BE more powerful on Offense?!!!

Alaska

We do have an embarrassment of riches in a few spots don't we?

papz · 10-26-2011, 01:05 PM

I was surprised Humphrey hasn't been on the team all year. He was an asset blocking and surprising showed pretty good hands during the preseason. Glad to have him back.

Rugby Saint II · 10-26-2011, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I was surprised Humphrey hasn't been on the team all year. He was an asset blocking and surprising showed pretty good hands during the preseason. Glad to have him back.

Yeah, we do seem to have a revolving door for a few players. I hope he sticks around. He does seem to have good hands and can block well.

halloween 65 · 10-26-2011, 05:39 PM

Looks like we may be ready to run the ball down their throat, I believe he is more of a blocking TE. I would love to see us pound the rock more, with DLP now starting the final piece of the puzzle has been solved. I think he has brought a different domination to the offense.

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) The New Orleans Saints re-signed tight end Tory Humphrey and released quarterback Sean Canfield. Canfield was signed on Saturday to be on the roster in case of emergency over the weekend. Humphrey is a fifth-year veteran who spent the past two years with the Saints. The Saints have been thin at the tight end spot this year, and both backups David Thomas and John Gilmore have been battling injuries. We'll be curious to see if the Saints also return tailback Chris Ivory to practice today. Ivory is eligible to come off of the physically-unable-to-perform list, but the Saints have been waiting to bring him back since they've been healthy at tailback. Now that tailback Mark Ingram is nursing a bruised heel, the Saints might want to get Ivory ready in case he's needed this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Once Ivory returns to practice, he can practice for up to 21 days before the Saints need to decide whether to activate him, release him or place him on season-ending injured reserve. New Orleans Saints sign tight end Tory Humphrey, release quarterback Sean Canfield - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:45 PM..
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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints Could we BE more powerful on Offense?!!! Alaska We do have an embarrassment of riches in a few spots don't we?

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	I was surprised Humphrey hasn't been on the team all year. He was an asset blocking and surprising showed pretty good hands during the preseason. Glad to have him back. homerj07 likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Originally Posted by papz I was surprised Humphrey hasn't been on the team all year. He was an asset blocking and surprising showed pretty good hands during the preseason. Glad to have him back. Yeah, we do seem to have a revolving door for a few players. I hope he sticks around. He does seem to have good hands and can block well.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Looks like we may be ready to run the ball down their throat, I believe he is more of a blocking TE. I would love to see us pound the rock more, with DLP now starting the final piece of the puzzle has been solved. I think he has brought a different domination to the offense.