METAIRIE, La. – The New Orleans Saints have agreed a two-year deal with JT Gray, highlighted by special equipment and security guards, a source confirmed.
Gray, who was named a second-team All Pro in 2019, was scheduled to be a restricted free agent after originally signing as an unwritten free agent outside of the state of Mississippi in 2018. The NFL network first reported the news of his agreement.
The Saints special teams units have been a big part of their success during their current career of four consecutive NFC South titles. But many of his special teams core players are unrestricted free agents this year, including Craig Robertson, Justin Hardee and Dwayne Washington.
The Saints will be severely restricted by the NFL’s reduced salary cap this year. They will have to break down an estimated limit of $ 60 million to $ 70 million over the next two weeks through player releases, contract restructurings and extensions, among other avenues.