Saints Sign Safety & Linebacker To Fill Roster Spots

Sean Payton announced that the New Orleans Saints have signed a versatile safety, and an inside linebacker.

As the Saints prepare for a fight against defending Super Bowl champs, the Denver Broncos, this Sunday, they've added someone who is a little familiar with their inner-workings. Safety Shiloh Keo, who was a part of the Super Bowl championship team, was signed to the active Saints roster.

Payton describes Keo as "smart with good instincts, can play safety, can play dime at the linebacker position and someone that we think can help in the kicking game as well."

Another signing to the Saints defense was linebacker Sam Barrington. After the team placed James Laurinaitis on IR due to a quad injury, some depth at linebacker was needed, and Payton feels that Barrington is the guy to do it.

The Saints also signed tight end John Philips. All three are expected to help out on special teams.