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Saints Sign RB Ty Chandler, Shake Up Roster

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The New Orleans Saints are bolstering their running back room with the signing of Ty Chandler, a speedy fifth-round pick from the Minnesota Vikings. Chandler, who rushed for 710 yards and 3 TDs in his career, had a standout 2023 season with 461 yards and 21 catches. This move, along with the addition of left guard David Edwards, suggests a proactive approach to supporting young quarterback Tyler Shough.

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Saints Sign RB Ty Chandler, Shake Up Roster

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Saints Sign RB Ty Chandler, Shake Up Roster. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 17th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The New Orleans Saints are shaking up their roster this off-season by signing running back Ty Chandler to a one-year deal. The 27-year-old former Minnesota Vikings player brings speed and depth to the backfield after a solid stint there. Earlier this week, reports from New Orleans football confirmed the agreement. Chandler, a fifth-round pick in 2022, impressed at the combine with a 4.3-840-yard dashtime and showed flashes in. Minnesota. Over his career, he rushed for 710 yards and three touchdowns on 181 carries. His standout 2023 season featured 461 yards from 102 attempts, plus 21 catches for 100, 59 yards. Fans and analysts see this as part of a bigger push to refresh the running backroom, which now includes Alvin Kamara, Kendra Miller, Devon Neal, and Travis Etienne Jr.

It aims to support the team's young quarterback, Tyler Show. More changes could be coming, with talk of trading or cutting Kamara if he does not retire. The Saints have also added left guard David Edwards on a big contract, signaling aggressive moves ahead. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com

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