METAIRIE (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have brought back former starting cornerback Mike McKenzie.McKenzie, an 11-year veteran, was released by the Saints in the offseason following serious injuries to each knee in back-to-back seasons.McKenzie worked out with the Seattle Seahawks during the summer before returning to New Orleans.The signing marks the second straight week the Saints have added veteran depth to their roster. The team signed Chris McAlister to a deal prior to last week’s 38-7 win against Tampa Bay.The Saints have been short on cornerbacks because of injuries to Tracy Porter, Jabari Greer, Randall Gay and Leigh Torrence.Before a fracture to his right patella last November ended his season, McKenzie started 62 of 63 games, with 225 tackles, 58 passes defensed, 12 interceptions and one forced fumble.No details on the deal were immediately announced Monday.The Saints could finally get a reprieve from the injury woes that have plagued them for several weeks. Running back Reggie Bush, defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis and cornerback Jabari Greer are all expected to play in the Nov. 30 clash with New England after sitting out against the Buccaneers.—-Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at [email protected]
NFL: New Orleans re-sign cornerback McKenzie
November 23, 2009