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Saints News, 6/2/14: Report - Saints To Bring Back Jonathan Goodwin

The Saints are expected to bring back center Jonathan Goodwin to help the offensive line, according to NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Mike Triplett. Goodwin, who is 35, played with the Saints for five seasons, from 2006 through 2010. In 2010 he left and joined the San Francisco 49ers. Goodwin could be a safety net should Tim Lelito, who only started two games at guard last season, have difficulty making the transition to center. In other news, Satch is going on vacation, so I'll see you all next Thursday.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints Sign Jonathan Goodwin. No surprises here. <a href="http://t.co/UFFe1PDN1V">http://t.co/UFFe1PDN1V</a></p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/473549190639804416">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It&#39;s expected to be a one-year deal for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> and Jonathan Goodwin, per source. Other terms not disclosed.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/473545063901835264">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The story: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> agree to deal with center Jonathan Goodwin <a href="http://t.co/zKfF8uhTgm">http://t.co/zKfF8uhTgm</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/473540610213699584">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don&#39;t think Goodwin signing is a knock on Lelito. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> were just waiting til June 1. I bet it&#39;s a 50-50 battle for starting center job.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/473538054188445696">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Three <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> minicamp practices will be open to the public next week. 6-10, 6-11, 6-12 open at 10:15 a.m.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/473546888508370948">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints will open practices to the public for the team&#39;s three-day Minicamp presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/Verizon">@Verizon</a>: <a href="http://t.co/HWYQAh5u6T">http://t.co/HWYQAh5u6T</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/473546719540424704">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints mini-camp practices next week ARE open to the public: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Metairie - 10:15 am - 12:45 pm each day.</p>&mdash; Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMoutonWWL/statuses/473545517444501504">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>VIDEO: Inside look at <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Greenbrier">@The_Greenbrier</a> <a href="http://t.co/qGn43S1O6E">http://t.co/qGn43S1O6E</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/JenHale504">@JenHale504</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsCamp&amp;src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a> <a href="http://t.co/KFeNCv1CuG">pic.twitter.com/KFeNCv1CuG</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/473540937134927873">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Here&#39;s a link to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> full training camp schedule: <a href="http://t.co/zXgGkI8I09">http://t.co/zXgGkI8I09</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/473528001985277952">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Schedule for Saints 2014 Training Camp Presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/Verizon">@Verizon</a>: <a href="http://t.co/h1ada0zCNL">http://t.co/h1ada0zCNL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsCamp&amp;src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a> <a href="http://t.co/Sjc3Ia7L0b">pic.twitter.com/Sjc3Ia7L0b</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/473524437111668736">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> featuring Rob Ryan, Curtis Lofton, Tim Lelito, Curtis Johnson and Dallas Stewart: <a href="http://t.co/AFKNRlwDQL">http://t.co/AFKNRlwDQL</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/473512962750033920">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> one of 4 teams with no helmet logos MT <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeReiss">@MikeReiss</a>: Patriots only NFL team in numberless jerseys for OTAs: <a href="http://t.co/NZ2yHlVKtt">http://t.co/NZ2yHlVKtt</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/473501728491728896">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>God gave me a huge platform to glorify him and get others to understand the simple fact, with him your everything without him your nothing </p>&mdash; Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks/statuses/473487859182080000">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So pumped! <a href="https://twitter.com/tide">@Tide</a> ordered up some <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmyjohns">@JimmyJohns</a> for the media tour today. Going w the #3 Totally Tuna. Party platter! <a href="http://t.co/xWr6O9w5aA">pic.twitter.com/xWr6O9w5aA</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/473481583349878784">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Country boi hype is gone back to work back to bein a warrior back to tryin to be a beast <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a> <a href="http://t.co/EsrZ7iGLc6">http://t.co/EsrZ7iGLc6</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/473479410784296962">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When it comes to pot in the NFL, it&#39;s beyond time for Roger Goodell to heed the words of Peter Tosh. Legalize it: <a href="http://t.co/QSk7KgkwYO">http://t.co/QSk7KgkwYO</a></p>&mdash; Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/473473246663172096">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> at No. 3 RT <a href="https://twitter.com/danpompei">@danpompei</a>: The NFL&#39;s best and worst offensive lines, ranked by <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTanier">@MikeTanier</a> . <a href="http://t.co/FD7XncSoau">http://t.co/FD7XncSoau</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/473467900297490432">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Excited about today..a lot happening. Starting it off w a little Pearl Jam</p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/473416877491105792">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brandon Cooks in full Saints uni/pads for the first time. He&#39;s fast <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC">@SaintsCSC</a> @BuildingTheDamn <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPN_Pac12blog">@ESPN_Pac12blog</a> <a href="http://t.co/jZTavyfCT6">pic.twitter.com/jZTavyfCT6</a></p>&mdash; Dan Rubenstein (@DanRubenstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanRubenstein/statuses/473503313783431168">June 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

New Orleans Saints bringing back Jonathan Goodwin - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints are bringing back former starting center Jonathan Goodwin as the two sides have agreed to a undisclosed deal, league sources confirmed Monday.

New Orleans Saints, Jonathan Goodwin Agree to Terms
The New Orleans have agreed to terms with one of their former offensive lineman, so who will now be the favorite to win the starting center spot?

Report: Saints to sign center Jonathan Goodwin | wwltv.com New Orleans
The Saints are expected to bring back familiar face to help the offense line, according to NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport.

Report: Saints reach a deal with Jonathan Goodwin | ProFootballTalk
Jonathan Goodwin appears set to return to the Saints. The 35-year-old center, who played for New Orleans from 2006 through 2010, has reached a deal with the Saints, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reported Monday. The contract is expected to be finalized on Tuesday, per ESPN.

New Orleans Saints expected to sign center Jonathan Goodwin, source says | NOLA.com
Jonathan Goodwin was with the Saints from 2006-10

Intriguing roster battles looming in Saints camp | The Saints Nation

OTA Watch: New Orleans Saints Running Backs - Who Dat Dish
The New Orleans Saints have plenty of running backs to compete for the starting role by September. Here are a couple of names you'll want to keep an eye on.

Q&A: Drew Brees excited about team's new makeup | wwltv.com New Orleans
Quarterback Drew Brees talked to the media after Thursday's OTA workout...

Saints release training camp schedule | wwltv.com New Orleans
The Saints have released their training camp and preseason schedule for the 2013-2014 season.

Saints mailbag: Offense vs. defense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Thanks for all of your New Orleans Saints questions on Twitter this week. Send ‘em my way anytime @MikeTriplett:

Breakout candidate, defense: Akiem Hicks - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Akiem Hicks did nothing to diminish his reputation as a player on the verge of a breakout season last Thursday during the New Orleans

Drew Brees calls Jimmy Graham a 'hybrid' wideout/tight end - CBSSports.com
Drew Brees called Jimmy Graham a 'hybrid' wideout and tight end and said he's 'confident' Graham will work out his contract situation with the Saints.

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NFL News

If NFL goes to London and L.A., who will move? | ProFootballTalk
When it comes to exciting new markets, the NFL has become too predictable.  Periodically, owners talk about one or more teams landing there, but nothing happens. Ever. Most recently, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has said the NFL "certainly" will return to Los Angeles within five years.

Urlacher is a viable option for the Cowboys | ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys are interested in linebacker Brian Urlacher.  Unless they aren't. Unless they are. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Urlacher is a viable option for the Cowboys, who are trying to replace middle linebacker Sean Lee.

Tim Tebow training every day, still hopes for an NFL return | ProFootballTalk
Tim Tebow isn't ready to concede that his NFL career is over. Tebow, who is currently preparing to work the 2014 college football season as an SEC Network analyst, told the Tennessean that he still hopes an NFL team will sign him. If that happens, he'll walk away from his TV job.

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Video

VIDEO: Curtis Lofton talks about Victor Butler's return
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton talks about LB Victor Butler's return (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Tim Lelito on getting first-team reps
New Orleans Saints OL Tim Lelito talks about getting first team reps on Thursday, May 29, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Reporter Curtis Lofton likes what he hears
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton checks in on LB Victor Butler's interview on Thursday, May 29, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)