Injuries have plagued the New Orleans Saints defense this season, opening the door for the seven-year veteran’s return. Having spent 2017 and 2018 with the Saints, Te’o was an unsigned free agent heading into week 14.
That said, Kiko Alonso has been listed as day-to-day with a thigh bruise, putting his status in doubt for Sunday’s matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Sidelined with a knee injury, AJ Klein is expected to be listed as questionable at best.
Having lost Alex Anzalone to season-ending shoulder surgery after the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Saints linebacker corps grew even thinner in Week 5 when rookie Kaden Elliss went down with a knee injury.