Aaron Wilson of the Professional Soccer Community studies that the New Orleans Saints are signing DE TJ Carter.
That is after a Monday observe that additionally included defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks. Earlier within the day, New Orleans additionally added CB Jordan Brown and re-signed LB Chase Hansen.
Carter initially entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie out of Kentucky in 2020. He was initially signed by the Arizona Cardinals. Carter spent the final preseason with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was chosen within the third spherical of the USFL Draft final spring by the Michigan Panthers.
The San Francisco 49ers additionally had Carter final week for a tryout.
A 6’four” and 289-lb. A defensive finish, Carter had six sacks and 12 tackles for loss throughout his collegiate profession at Kentucky. He has but to seem in an NFL contest. Carter performed effectively for a Panthers protection that struggled all through the USFL marketing campaign.
Carter will compete for a prime place in New Orleans.
Former Kentucky Wildcats DE TJ Carter throughout a recreation in 2019. Credit score: WKYT
Rookies Cam Jordan and Marcus Davenport are among the many league’s most disruptive tandems. 2021 first-round decide Payton Turner appears to be like to bounce again from an injury-plagued rookie yr. Tanoh Kpassagnon and Carl Granderson present large depth, whereas former first-round decide Taco Charlton appears to be like to revive his profession.
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New Orleans will open its 2022 preseason this Saturday in opposition to the Houston Texans.
