A New Orleans Saints rookie is on the move: first-year linebacker Joe Bachie was signed away from the Saints’ practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles, who the Saints will be visiting next week. Bachie initially signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State, earning higher contract guarantees than some drafted players.
Bachie, 22, was talked up often by veteran players and Saints linebackers coach Michael Hodges over the summer after quickly picking up the defense. But his struggles in making an impact on special teams kept him in reserve on the practice squad once final roster cuts were filed.