The New Orleans Saints have turned to a longtime former rival to add some much-needed experience at the cornerback position. They agreed to a deal with former Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl defensive back Desmond Trufant after he worked out on Monday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Trufant, 30, spent his first seven seasons in Atlanta and last year with the Detroit Lions. The 6-foot, 190-pound veteran has started 103 career games with 14 interceptions and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015.
Trufant will compete for a role as an outside cornerback on the opposite side of current Saints Pro Bowl standout Marshon Lattimore.