Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt

hagan714 · 11-23-2015, 12:27 PM

Hunt, 29, originally signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Houston back in 2009. He wound up playing two seasons for the Eagles before they waived/injured him last August.

Hunt, unfortunately, suffered an ACL injury that required surgery back in 2013 and wound up missing the entire season.

The Lions elected to sign him to a contract back in February before later releasing him in October.

This season, Hunt has appeared in two games and recorded seven tackles and a sack.

Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt | NFL Trade Rumors - NFL Rumors

New Orleans Saints signing veteran pass-rusher Phillip Hunt, according to ESPN

The New Orleans Saints are signing veteran edge rusher Phillip Hunt, according to a report from ESPN.
Hunt, 29, played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011 and 2012 before injuries knocked him out of football.

He made a comeback with the Detroit Lions this year before being waived last month.

Hunt, who is 6-foot-1 and 258 pounds, has typically played a pass-rushing outside linebacker/defensive end role.

The Saints are beset by injuries at linebacker. Rookie outside linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha attempted to play last week with a sprained ankle against the Washington Redskins but managed only nine snaps before being shut down.
If the Saints view Hunt as more of a lineman, he could be used in place of Obum Gwacham in pass-rushing or third-down roles.

New Orleans Saints signing veteran pass-rusher Phillip Hunt, according to ESPN | NOLA.com

hagan714 · 11-23-2015, 12:43 PM

Do not get to to excited lets see how this goes

At one time he was really hyped as possibly having a big role in nickel and dime packages in Philli back in 2013. then he partially tore his ACL in 2013

So interesting risk rewards signing? or just a roster filler for now.

At least it could be fun to watch the defense for this developing story line.

Ok I am looking for anything and at everything now with this defense

Rugby Saint II · 11-23-2015, 02:13 PM

It's not unusual to see the Saints sign someone late in the year. Last year I believe we signed Snead. So let's see how this plays out. I hope we aren't planning on our training staff to keep him healthy. They're really not good at keeping players on the field.

WhoDat!656 · 11-23-2015, 03:07 PM

Saints released Jo Lonn Dunbar to make room

New Orleans Saints release linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, source says | NOLA.com

QBREES9 · 11-23-2015, 04:24 PM

A wait and see project

neugey · 11-23-2015, 04:59 PM

Well I guess this way we are in the hunt.

saintfan · 11-23-2015, 06:36 PM

vpheughan · 11-23-2015, 07:04 PM

Is he at least a Beast?

AllSaints · 11-23-2015, 07:04 PM

He won't be on the roster next year... Nothing to see here moving on ....

ChrisXVI · 11-23-2015, 07:46 PM

Quinton Coples is out there now... Just throwing that out there. He was never a fit as a 3-4 edge rusher and would probably be a better option than Bobby Richardson.

11-23-2015, 12:27 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt Hunt, 29, originally signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Houston back in 2009. He wound up playing two seasons for the Eagles before they waived/injured him last August. Hunt, unfortunately, suffered an ACL injury that required surgery back in 2013 and wound up missing the entire season. The Lions elected to sign him to a contract back in February before later releasing him in October. This season, Hunt has appeared in two games and recorded seven tackles and a sack. Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt \| NFL Trade Rumors - NFL Rumors New Orleans Saints signing veteran pass-rusher Phillip Hunt, according to ESPN The New Orleans Saints are signing veteran edge rusher Phillip Hunt, according to a report from ESPN. Hunt, 29, played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011 and 2012 before injuries knocked him out of football. He made a comeback with the Detroit Lions this year before being waived last month. Hunt, who is 6-foot-1 and 258 pounds, has typically played a pass-rushing outside linebacker/defensive end role. The Saints are beset by injuries at linebacker. Rookie outside linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha attempted to play last week with a sprained ankle against the Washington Redskins but managed only nine snaps before being shut down. If the Saints view Hunt as more of a lineman, he could be used in place of Obum Gwacham in pass-rushing or third-down roles. New Orleans Saints signing veteran pass-rusher Phillip Hunt, according to ESPN \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails foreverfan likes this.
	"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins Last edited by Halo; 11-24-2015 at 07:17 AM..

11-23-2015, 12:43 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt Do not get to to excited lets see how this goes At one time he was really hyped as possibly having a big role in nickel and dime packages in Philli back in 2013. then he partially tore his ACL in 2013 So interesting risk rewards signing? or just a roster filler for now. At least it could be fun to watch the defense for this developing story line. Ok I am looking for anything and at everything now with this defense RailBoss likes this.

11-23-2015, 02:13 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,119	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt It's not unusual to see the Saints sign someone late in the year. Last year I believe we signed Snead. So let's see how this plays out. I hope we aren't planning on our training staff to keep him healthy. They're really not good at keeping players on the field. RailBoss and foreverfan like this.

11-23-2015, 03:07 PM	#4
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt Saints released Jo Lonn Dunbar to make room New Orleans Saints release linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, source says \| NOLA.com foreverfan likes this.

11-23-2015, 04:24 PM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt A wait and see project

11-23-2015, 04:59 PM	#6
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,820 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt Well I guess this way we are in the hunt. hagan714 likes this.

11-23-2015, 06:36 PM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt RailBoss, hagan714 and foreverfan like this.

11-23-2015, 07:04 PM	#8
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,543	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt Is he at least a Beast?
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,543

11-23-2015, 07:04 PM	#9
AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt He won't be on the roster next year... Nothing to see here moving on ....

11-23-2015, 07:46 PM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints Signing OLB Phillip Hunt Quinton Coples is out there now... Just throwing that out there. He was never a fit as a 3-4 edge rusher and would probably be a better option than Bobby Richardson. hagan714 likes this.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/75450-saints-signing-olb-phillip-hunt.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
The Latest New Orleans Saints News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	11-23-2015 02:09 PM	5