Former All Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant is officially a New Orleans Saint after signing a one-year contract worth a reported 600-thousand dollars. Bryant at times was an off the field distraction in Dallas. But Saints Coach Sean Payton says…
cut 13 (10) “…help support you”
Bryant was the primary target in Dallas, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says he’ll be more of a complimentary piece in New Orleans…
cut 27 (13) “…move on”
Payton says they’ll see how practice goes this week, before deciding if he’ll play Sunday at Cincinnati. Cam Meredith will not play in the game, he needs a scope done on his surgically repaired knee.

LSU’s Ed Orgeron says free safety John Battle and defensive linemen Breiden Fehoko will likely not play Saturday against Arkansas. Battle has an injured ankle and Fehoko has been bothered by a left arm injury. On the recruiting front, four-star offensive tackle Courtland Ford from Cedar Hill High in Texas has committed to LSU. 24-7 sports rates him as the 23rd best offensive tackle in the Class of 2020.

ULM looks to stay in first place in the Sun Belt Western Division when they visit South Alabama on Saturday. The Jaguars are 1-4 in the league. But Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says South Al has one of the better wide receivers in the conference…
Cut 19 (25) “.really impressive”
Kick off is at 4 PM.