Veteran defensive end Paul Kruger was signed by the New Orleans Saints just a couple of days after he was released by the Cleveland Browns. The Saints signed Kruger because of a clear lack of depth at the defensive end spot with Hau'oli Kikaha injured and out for the season, with the only backups being Kasim Edebali and Darryl Tapp. It proved to be smart and useful, because Obum Gwacham was also lost for the season at the end of September.
Outside of depth, Kruger also seemed to be a higher quality starter than most of the players on the roster.