According to an ESPN report Wednesday evening, the New Orleans Saints were expected to sign cornerback Chris Owens.
Head coach Sean Payton confirmed the signing Thursday morning during his conference call with the media. Both Keenan Lewis (Hip/Knee) and Damian Swann (Concussion) are dealing with injuries at the moment, so the move could simply be to add depth.
Payton confirms the #Saints have signed DB Chris Owens
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2015
Chris Owens was drafted in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints’ archrival of the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons.