Jeremy Shockey will not be a Saint next year. Jeremy Shockey was heading into the final year of his contract but the Saints pulled the plug early and released him on Tuesday.
So Jeremy Shockey is now gone and Jimmy Graham can officially start his campaign as the phenom tight end of the future. Jay Glazer broke the news first, and the Saints' official twitter page confirmed it shortly thereafter. Now it's on their official website.
Jeremy played an important role in helping our team bring a Super Bowl championship to New Orleans," said Coach Sean Payton. "He contributed to the success of our offense, both as a pass-catcher and run blocker, and we're appreciative of his efforts.
Shockey was acquired by the Saints in a trade with the New York Giants before the 2008 season and played three seasons in New Orleans, catching 139 passes for 1,460 yards with six touchdowns in 38 regular season games, 34 of them starts.
Jeremy Shockey will not return as a member of the New Orleans Saints next season, according to a report by FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. The team will reportedly terminate the tight end's contract.
Shockey has played three years for the Saints, including their first-ever Super Bowl season. He's missed time due to injury in each of his nine NFL seasons, the first six of which were spent with the New York Giants. Last season he caught 41 passes for 408 yards.
So Jeremy Shockey is now gone and Jimmy Graham can officially start his campaign as the phenom tight end of the future. Jay Glazer broke the news first, and the Saints' official twitter page confirmed it shortly thereafter. Now it's on their official website.Jeremy played an important role in helping our team bring a Super Bowl championship to New Orleans," said Coach Sean Payton. "He contributed to the success of our offense, both as a pass-catcher and run blocker, and we're appreciative of his efforts.
Shockey was acquired by the Saints in a trade with the New York Giants before the 2008 season and played three seasons in New Orleans, catching 139 passes for 1,460 yards with six touchdowns in 38 regular season games, 34 of them starts.
Jeremy Shockey will not return as a member of the New Orleans Saints next season, according to a report by FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. The team will reportedly terminate the tight end's contract.
Shockey has played three years for the Saints, including their first-ever Super Bowl season. He's missed time due to injury in each of his nine NFL seasons, the first six of which were spent with the New York Giants. Last season he caught 41 passes for 408 yards.
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