Saints signing receiver Chris Hogan to help fill void of Michael Thomas absence, per report

The New Orleans Saints is not going to have star huge receiver Michael Thomas for the beginning of the 2021 season after he underwent surgery last month to restore ligaments in his ankle and was positioned on the bodily unable to carry out checklist on Monday. With Thomas anticipated to overlook the primary six weeks of the season, it was no shock the Saints would have a look in free company to attempt to make up for a few of his misplaced manufacturing. The Saints reportedly labored out a number of huge receivers on Sunday, and located one they appreciated. 

On Monday, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reported that the Saints are signing veteran slot receiver Chris Hogan after being impressed together with his exercise. The 33-year-old has stayed in form, and most lately hung out within the Premier Lacrosse League. He began his profession this previous yr as an undrafted rookie for Cannons Lacrosse Membership and was traded to Whipsnakes Lacrosse Membership in the course of the season. Now, he is returning to soccer.  

Hogan has bounced across the NFL a bit, however shall be greatest remembered for his three seasons with the New England Patriots. Arguably his greatest marketing campaign got here in 2016, when he caught 38 passes for 680 yards and 4 touchdowns whereas averaging a powerful 17.9 yards per reception. Hogan received Tremendous Bowls LI and LIII with the Patriots, and caught six passes for 128 yards and one landing within the Super Bowl LII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He performed 5 video games for the New York Jets in 2020, and caught 14 passes for 118 yards. 

The Saints are hoping that gamers like Marquez Callaway, Tre’Quan Smith and Deonte Harris can step up for both Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill with Thomas out, however including a veteran like Hogan ought to assist in making ready for this new period of soccer with out Drew Brees.