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By Josh Katzenstein

NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints signed Coby Fleener two years ago hoping he could be the next in a line of highly productive tight ends in Sean Payton's offense.

Instead, in two seasons, Fleener struggled to make an impact that matched his five-year, $36 million contract, and on Monday, the team released him, according to a league source.

Fleener in 2016 finished with 50 catches for 631 yards with three touchdowns, but much of that production came when the team was trailing late in games. In Fleener's first training camp, Payton noted that he needed time to adjust to the offense.

In 2017, Fleener had 22 catches for 295 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games before a concussion forced him onto injured reserve. He had a reduced role in the offense as the team turned more to blocking-focused tight ends Josh Hill and Michael Hoomanawanui. ...

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