Free-agent running back Mike Gillislee reportedly agreed to sign with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after he was released by the New England Patriots.
According toIan Rapoportof NFL.com, it's a one-year contract.
Gillislee, 27, was released after falling out of favor in a crowded Patriots backfield. He was listed no higher than fifth on a depth chart that includes first-round pick Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead, James White and Jeremy Hill.
Hill and Gillislee were competing for a spot as a short-yardage back in the Patriots backfield, but the former Florida star struggled to make an impact during the preseason and was outperformed by Hill.