WORKOUT WARRIOR: Payton continued to lavish praise on the Tuesday workout of linebacker Michael Mauti, who was signed after Nate Stupar was injured and lost for the season. Mauti played for the Saints in 2015 and ’16, and was released prior to this season. He couldn’t complete last season due to his ongoing battle with ulcerative colitis, underwent surgery (he was placed on the non-football injury list) and returned to the team prior to training camp before being released. Mauti said Wednesday that he still hadn’t fully recovered and regained his core strength when he returned to the team this summer, but that he’s fully healthy now.
John DeShazier: Saints brought back linebacker Michael Mauti after strong workout
