METAIRIE, La. – In what has become an annual tradition, the New Orleans Saints signed two Canadian Football League prospects on Wednesday – hoping to unearth the next Delvin Breaux or Tom Johnson.
The Saints signed veteran BC Lions linebacker Adam Bighill, 28, who was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2015. And they signed defensive back Forrest Hightower, 24, who had two interceptions in the Ottawa Redblacks' win in the Grey Cup championship game.
The signings were first reported by TSN. Hightower’s agency confirmed his three-year deal on Twitter.
The Saints have signed a steady stream of Canadian players in recent years – including Breaux, who became their No.