By Joel A. Erickson | The Advocate
The New Orleans Saints had a plan in mind when they waived running back Jonathan Williams on Saturday.
New Orleans has signed veteran running back Mike Gillislee to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to The Advocate.
A five-year veteran of the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots, Gillislee was released by the Patriots on Saturday, and as a vested veteran, he wasn't subject to the waiver wire. New Orleans immediately brought him in to visit on Sunday.
Gillislee's addition gives New Orleans a tough between-the-tackles runner who can handle the workload while Mark Ingram serves a four-game suspension to start the season. ...
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