Official New Orleans Saints Roster Thread

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Here is a thread dedicated to the complete 2011 New Orleans Saints roster which I will edit throughout the entire year. Hopefully you guys will find it useful.
The last thread was closed and can be un-stickied. This one will take over.

Last updated: January 4th


Draft Selection, Unsigned Draft Selection, Undrafted Free Agent, Re-Signed, Free Agency Acquisition, Trade Acquisition


Offense

Quarterbacks:
Drew Brees, Chase Daniel

Running Backs:
Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas

Fullbacks:
Jed Collins, Korey Hall

Wide Receivers:
Adrian Arrington, Marques Colston, Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem, Lance Moore, Courtney Roby

Tight Ends:
John Gilmore, Jimmy Graham, Michael Higgins, Tory Humphrey

Tackles:
Jermon Bushrod, Pat McQuistan, Zach Strief

Guards:
Brian De la Puente, Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Eric Olsen

Centers:
Matt Tennant


Defense

Defensive Ends:
Jeff Charleston, Junior Galette, Cameron Jordan, Turk McBride, Will Smith

Defensive Tackles:
Sedrick Ellis, Aubrayo Franklin, Tom Johnson, DeMario Pressley, Shaun Rogers

Middle Linebackers:
Jonathan Vilma

Outside Linebackers:
Nate Bussey, Jonathan Casillas, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ramon Humber, Scott Shanle, Martez Wilson

Cornerbacks:
Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick, Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Leigh Torrence

Safeties:
Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jonathon Amaya, Roman Harper, Malcolm Jenkins


Special Teams

Kickers:
John Kasay

Punters:
Thomas Morstead

Long-Snappers:
Justin Drescher


Injured Reserve

Mark Ingram (RB), Joseph Morgan (WR), David Thomas (TE), Charles Brown (OT), Greg Romeus (DE), Will Herring (OLB), Jeremiha Hunter (OLB), Garrett Hartley (K)


Practice Squad

Sean Canfield (QB), Chris Taylor (RB), Andy Tanner (WR), Daniel Hardy (TE), Phil Trautwein (OT), Fenuki Tupou (OT), Mitch King (DT), Darry Beckwith (LB), Kamaal Mcllwain (CB)

* Sean Canfield and Andy Tanner are both signed/release to the practice squad each week.


Transactions

• Signed LB Darry Beckwith to the practice squad.
• Placed RB Mark Ingram and OLB Will Herring on injured reserve.
• Signed LB Nate Bussey to the active roster.
• Signed OG Eric Olsen off the Redskins practice squad.
• Signed DT DeMario Pressley off the Panthers practice squad.
• Re-Signed TE Tory Humphrey and waived OT Will Robinson.
• Signed RB Joique Bell to the active roster and RB Chris Taylor to the practice squad.
• Waived OG Roger Allen from injured reserve.
• Waived OT Ray Willis.
• Moved DE Greg Romeus to injured reserve.
• Signed TE Michael Higgins to the active roster. Signed TE Daniel Hardy and OT Phil Trautwein to the practice squad.

Sources:
http://www.neworleanssaints.com
http://www.nola.com/saints
http://www.rotoworld.com
http://www.kffl.com

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Does anyone know whether exclusive rights free agency exists under the new CBA?