Saints Ink Manti Te’o
- Updated: March 22, 2017
According to Ian Rapport of NFL.com, the New Orleans Saints have signed former Los Angeles Chargers running back Manti Te’o.
The #Saints signed LB Manti Te’o to a 2-year deal worth $5M with $600K guaranteed. $500K per-year is tied to per-game bonuses.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2017
Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle also reported the news.
Manti Te’o has $31,250 per game active roster bonus annual, annual $1M incentive
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 22, 2017
Nick Underhill of the Advocate confirmed the news.
Manti Te’o’s 2-year deal is worth $5 million. $500K is tied to per-game bonus. $600K guaranteed. Up to $1 million in p/t bonuses each year.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 22, 2017
Te’o is a former second round pick of the Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft. Te’o is coming off a season in which he was injured and only played in three games.
In 2015 Te’o played and started in 12 games. He recorded one interception and 82 tackles for the Chargers. As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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