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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No surprise. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> center Brian de la Puente signed his RFA tender. RB Chris Ivory still hasn't.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/321697206728024065">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It was just a formality, but C Brian de la Puente signed his RFA tender. He's officially onboard w/ the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/321689491721027584">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just FYI: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> safety Jim Leonhard will have a base salary of $840,000 in 2013.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/321702341273337856">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So the decision now on Judge Brody is to determine whether the CBA covers the concussion lawsuits. Estimates are she'll rule in 3-6 months.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/321700010318258176">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>League says that in broad terms, the CBA covers brain injury. Plaintiffs say that it was never spelled out explicitly or bargained on.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/321700457946947584">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If case goes forward, discovery should be next. Some believe that would push NFL to settle. If it goes to trial? Heard it'd be around 2017.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/321701052757975041">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Come see us play B-ball for charity May 8 get your tix <a href="http://t.co/VcfMtbXlET" title="http://bghoops.eventbrite.com">bghoops.eventbrite.com</a> <a href="http://t.co/0iQETLUrGJ" title="http://youtu.be/93upoHK8GIc">youtu.be/93upoHK8GIc</a></p>— Chris Ivory (@ivory_29) <a href="https://twitter.com/ivory_29/status/321697316950134786">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kinda cool being back in Norman Ok. Oh the college days <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23boomersooner">#boomersooner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23WhoDatNation">#WhoDatNation</a> I've missed this place <a href="http://t.co/Jg65KDXrW0" title="http://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/321692648945635329/photo/1">twitter.com/GHartley5/stat…</a></p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/321692648945635329">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Can't wait for FB season! Wel come see us play B-ball for charity May 8 get your tix <a href="http://t.co/Sfj9jJwyVL" title="http://bghoops.eventbrite.com">bghoops.eventbrite.com</a> <a href="http://t.co/cAdUFSEpr8" title="http://youtu.be/93upoHK8GIc">youtu.be/93upoHK8GIc</a></p>— Isa Abdul-Quddus (@iamisa1) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamisa1/status/321691249734197249">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This is a great program to support from our friend @<a href="https://twitter.com/rickcrozier">rickcrozier</a> "Make the Bank Pay" and JayFest join forces (cont) <a href="http://t.co/gxjZZnjfnv" title="http://tl.gd/n_1rjm4no">tl.gd/n_1rjm4no</a></p>— Greg Bensel (@GregBensel) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBensel/status/321703406093881344">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Happy taco Tuesday everybody. Just leaving workouts and looking forthe best tacos in New Orleans. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TacoTuesday">#TacoTuesday</a></p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/321654587020951552">April 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Saints Re-Sign Restricted Free Agent C Brian de la Puente
Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced the move on Tuesday
Center Brian de la Puente signs RFA tender with New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints center Brian de la Puente signed his one-year restricted free agent tender, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. De la Puente was issued a second-round tender, which is a one-year, $2.023 million contract.
Safe or Surprise Draft: NFC South | Audibles - SI.com
The Saints have the pieces in place to unleash a fairly potent 3-4 rush, starting with Junior Galette and free-agent addition Victor Butler. Mingo could join that mix (which also includes Jonathan Vilma) as a pass-rushing hammer.
Which players should the New Orleans Saints start in their secondary? | NOLA.com
Saints question of the day
Oklahoma tackle Lane Johnson visiting New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, source says | NOLA.com
Former Oklahoma tackle Lane Johnson will visit with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, according to a source. Johnson is widely known as one of the top-three tackle prospects heading into April's NFL draft, but it would be a surprise if Johnson fell to the Saints at No. 15 overall.
Roman Harper Still Representin' the Saints
New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper joins "NFL Total Access" to discuss how new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will impact the Saints defense. He doesn't sound like a guy who is about to be released.
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Other NFL News
NFL, ex-players prep for battle over concussions - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
''The NFL failed to live up to its responsibility: it negligently heightened players' exposure to repeated head trauma and fraudulently concealed the chronic brain injuries that resulted,'' the players' lawyers wrote in their latest brief, filed in January.
Bills say Kolb doesn’t make them less likely to draft a quarterback | ProFootballTalk
We noted last week, shortly after the Bills agreed to terms with quarterback Kevin Kolb, that Buffalo still appeared to be interested in drafting a quarterback.
The Revis situation, from all angles | ProFootballTalk
Ross Tucker joined me for Tuesday's PFT Live, with both of us in the Connecticut studio of NBCSports.com. Which means I didn't have a 500-mile buffer between his fists and my face. But he didn't punch me, in large part because I didn't give him a reason to.
Report: Bengals considered trade for Rolando McClain before he was cut | ProFootballTalk
Linebacker Rolando McClain passed through waivers unclaimed after getting released by the Raiders as teams passed on the chance to pick up the former first-round pick on the terms of his pre-rookie wage scale contract.