Saints are looking to add depth at running back as they bring in Alfred Morris for a visit
By Tyler Sullivan | CBS Sports
The New Orleans Saints are in the running back market and one is reportedly en route to the Big Easy to try and fulfill that need. Veteran Alfred Morris is on a plane heading to visit with the Saints, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Morris' market also appears to be somewhat robust as Rapoport adds that there have been two other teams interested in signing him.
The 30-year-old back spent the 2018 season with the San Francisco 49ers where he had a solid campaign. He played in 23.65% of the offensive snaps over the course of 12 games and rushed for 428 yards (3.9 yards per-carry) and two touchdowns. Morris added eight receptions for 73 yards to his totals.
With the Niners, Morris signed a one-year deal worth $790,000. With that in mind, he likely wouldn't cause New Orleans to break the bank, but his price may go beyond that 2018 earning thanks to those other suitors across the league. ...
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By Tyler Sullivan | CBS Sports
The New Orleans Saints are in the running back market and one is reportedly en route to the Big Easy to try and fulfill that need. Veteran Alfred Morris is on a plane heading to visit with the Saints, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Morris' market also appears to be somewhat robust as Rapoport adds that there have been two other teams interested in signing him.
The 30-year-old back spent the 2018 season with the San Francisco 49ers where he had a solid campaign. He played in 23.65% of the offensive snaps over the course of 12 games and rushed for 428 yards (3.9 yards per-carry) and two touchdowns. Morris added eight receptions for 73 yards to his totals.
With the Niners, Morris signed a one-year deal worth $790,000. With that in mind, he likely wouldn't cause New Orleans to break the bank, but his price may go beyond that 2018 earning thanks to those other suitors across the league. ...
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