Saints get Bunkley at five years, $25 million

Written by Chris Kolb | Posted on 21 March 2012

 

Topics: Denver Broncos, Free Agency, New Orleans Saints


Fresh off the devastating news that head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis would be suspended for an entire season and 8 games respectively, the Saints needed something good to come across to salvage their off-season.

They got that in the form of defensive tackle Broderick Bunkley (Broncos), who agreed to a five year, $25 million deal with New Orleans this afternoon. $9 million of that is fully guaranteed.

Bunkley, 28, spent last season in Denver, totaling 43 tackles in 16 games. Prior to that, he spent five years in Philadelphia and accumulated 144 tackles, six sacks, and three fumble recoveries.

Denver had hoped to retain Bunkley, but will now likely turn to upgrading their defensive line in the early part of next month’s draft.


 

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Chris Kolb is the founder of NFL News & Rumors and is currently the lead writer for the site as well. A passionate fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Boston Red Sox since his childhood, Chris has been writing extensively since 2005. His work has been featured on Fox Sports, KFFL, Arrowhead Addict, and Associated Content.

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