The New Orleans Saints have reportedly made a move to shore-up their linebacking corps and special teams unit, agreeing to terms with free agent, and former Seattle Seahawk, Will Herring. With the Seahawks, Herring played more of a rotational role, making just six starts since 2007 and none this past season. Herring did, however, intercept a pass in 2010, in addition to forcing a fumble with the Seahawks.
The news of Herring's signing was passed along by Brian McIntyre on Twitter Wednesday morning.
Former #Seahawks LB Will Herring signs 3-yr deal with the #Saints, per @miketriplettp
Seattle Times' Seahawks reporter Danny O'Neil confirmed the news a short time later.
CONFIRMED: LB Will Herring will be leaving #Seahawks to sign with the #Saints.
Perhaps he can teach the Saints how to tackle Marshawn Lynch while he's there. No word on the terms of his deal with the Saints, other than the reported three-year length of the contract.
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