RB Gillislee reportedly signs with Saints

Veteran running back Mike Gillislee, released by the New England Patriots on Saturday, signed with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, multiple media outlets reported.

The Saints, who released Jonathan Williams and face a four-game suspension for Mark Ingram, had just three active running backs on the roster -- Alvin Kamara, rookie Boston Scott, and Trey Edmunds, who spent time during the preseason competing for snaps at fullback with Zach Line.

Gillislee, 27, rushed for 383 yards and scored five touchdowns on 104 carries for New England last year. He signed a two-year, $6.4 million contract with the Patriots before the 2017 season.

Gillislee entered the league as a fifth-round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2013 before going on to stints with the Buffalo Bills and the Patriots.

For his career, Gillislee has played in 32 games (four starts) and rushed for 1,248 yards and 16 touchdowns on 258 carries.

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