Former Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is visiting with the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bailey has made little noise in free agency since being released by the Broncos earlier this offseason. This visit with the Saints is his first reported visit.
Champ Bailey visiting with Saints, per report
Champ Bailey is finally making noise on the free agent market after being released by the Broncos earlier this offseason.
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Bailey already has another visit lined up with another team, though the report does not specify where he will be headed. The visit depends on how things go with the Saints, likely meaning that Bailey wants to wrap up his courtship sooner than later, provided the two sides can come together on a deal that’s mutually beneficial.
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At 35 years old, Bailey’s contract isn’t going to break the bank, but he has still played at a very high level in recent seasons. Despite a significant foot injury, he played well when active for the Broncos last season. Unfortunately, Bailey’s camp have since suggested that he should probably have sat out all of the season due to said injury.
Bailey only managed to play in five games last season, and he did not record an interception -- the first time that’s happened in his career, and that’s with 15 seasons under his belt. He has shown incredible longevity for a player at his position, at which players often struggle to last past age 30.
If Bailey can stay healthy, then he can start or play some kind of role in the NFL. Whether or not him staying healthy is likely is anybody’s guess, but the Saints are doing their due diligence by bringing him in for a visit.
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