Somehow in the midst of the massive PR storm that logically follows the one-year suspension of your head coach, the New Orleans Saints managed to make a free agency deal, signing defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley to a five-year, $25 million contract according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bunkley spent the past season with the Denver Broncos recording 43 tackles on a defense that gave up 123.6 yards rushing per game, and 4.1 yards per carry.
Brodrick Bunkley Joins Saints On 5-Year Deal
The Saints had one of the worst rush defenses in the league last year, giving up five yards per run. They had the benefit of playing with a lead for much of the season, which made any deficiencies along the defensive front a little less glaring. Still, with Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin hitting free agency after disappointing seasons, the Saints needed to secure a big body for the middle of the defensive line. At 6'2, 306 pounds, Bunkley should be a solid addition.
For more on Bunkley and the Saints, head over to the SB Nation blog Canal Street Chronicles.
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