The New Orleans Saints offensive line, one of the league’s deepest and most-talented groups, got a little stronger on Wednesday when the team agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Baltimore Ravens starter James Hurst. While the Saints have not yet made the signing official, which will require a corresponding roster move, it’s likely just a formality and fans should expect to see Hurst in the mix once training camp rolls around. Here’s seven facts to know about the newest addition to New Orleans:
Named All-ACC in 2011 (second-team), 2012 and 2013 (first-team), Hurst tied a school record with 48…While left tackle is his natural position (16 starts in the NFL), Hurst started more games…Sidelined the first four weeks due to a performance-enhancing substances policy violation, Hurst can join the…28 years old and in the prime of his career, Hurst played a career-high 1,085 snaps…Flagged a dozen times for holding and four times for false starts, Hurst has also had…Nick Easton spent the 2015 offseason with the Ravens before being traded, and should push Hurst…If he impresses in training camp, Hurst might be a more appealing option to back up…
