New Orleans Saints agree to terms with veteran quarterback Patrick Ramsey, rookie tight end Jimmy Graham
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 2:45 PM Updated: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 3:07 PM
Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune
The New Orleans Saints announced that they have agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Patrick Ramsey (one-year deal) and third-round draft choice Jimmy Graham (four years). Financial terms were not disclosed.
Ramsey, 31, is expected to compete with second-year pro Chase Daniel for the backup job behind Drew Brees. The addition of the former Tulane standout has been long anticipated, but the Saints weren't allowed to add any more unrestricted free agents before last week because of new league rules put in place this year.
Ramsey, 6-2 and 225 pounds, was a first-round draft pick of the Washington Redskins in 2002, though he has spent the majority of his career as a journeyman backup. In nine NFL seasons, the Ruston native has passed for 5,930 yards, 35 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, playing for the Redskins, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions. Ramsey spent last season as a backup with the Titans before being released in October and signing with the Lions in December, when No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford was placed on injured reserve.
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