By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
The New Orleans Saints are re-signing wide receiver and return specialist Brandon Tate, according to a league source.
Tate was a late addition to the Saints in training camp, but impressed with his ability as a return man. He almost worked exclusively in the return game during the preseason and made a solid impression in limited work, returning three kicks for 99 yards with a long of 40.
He did not participate in the final preseason game and was a surprise cut when the Saints trimmed down to their initial 53-man roster.
The Saints lost their top return man when they put Tommylee Lewis on injured reserve with a knee injury. Backup quarterback Taysom Hill has filled in nicely on kick returns, but the Saints used offensive starters Alvin Kamara and Ted Ginn as punt returners last week against Atlanta. ...
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