New Orleans Saints Reportedly Sign LB Curtis Lofton to 5-year Deal

March 25, 2012   ·   Austin Green   ·   Jump to comments

In their first move since Roger Goodell lowered the hammer, the New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Curtis Lofton to a five-year contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Saints said they have reached agreement on a 5-year deal with former Falcons LB Curtis Lofton.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2012 Lofton isn't a household name, but he was one of the most productive middle linebackers in the league last year. 
He was an animal for Atlanta, racking up a career-high 147 tackles. He also forced one fumble and picked off two passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
Lofton has been a beast for the Falcons since they drafted him in the second round of the 2008 draft. He's registered at least 94 tackles in all four of his seasons, and led the Falcons in that department each of the last two years.
Without a doubt, this is a solid acquisition for New Orleans. However, it does raise an interesting question. Was Lofton signed as ...

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