After having three surgeries to remove his large intestine and rectum, linebacker Michael Mauti is getting another chance to play in the NFL.
The veteran linebacker and special teams star re-signed with the Saints on a one-year deal after a workout with the team Monday.
Mauti also worked out for the Houston Texans on Friday, but waited to see if he could return with the Saints.
The 27-year-old was a special teams captain in 2016, but his season ended in November when doctors determined he needed to address his issues with ulcerative colitis. He had three surgeries between November and April before training intensely with hopes of returning.