The New Orleans Saints are signing veteran running back David Johnson, a former All-Pro, to their practice squad, ESPN reported Wednesday.
A free agent, Johnson tried out with New Orleans before the season opened but couldn't come to contract terms.
Johnson, who turns 31 next month, was a third-round draft pick of the Cardinals in 2015. He spent his first five NFL seasons in Arizona and was part of the March 2020 trade with the Texans that sent him to Houston and receiver DeAndre Hopkins west.
He could be moved to the active roster in time for Sunday's game when the Saints (3-7) host the Los Angeles Rams (3-6).