METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints are bringing back a familiar face to help fill their void at defensive tackle.
They're signing veteran Tyrunn Walker, a source confirmed, after starter Sheldon Rankins suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday. The NFL Network was first to report the news.
Walker, 28, is a Louisiana native who began his career as an undrafted rookie with the Saints in New Orleans from 2012-2014 before moving on to the Detroit Lions for two years and the Los Angeles Rams last season.
The 6-foot-3, 310-pounder has appeared in 60 career games, including the playoffs, with a total of 17 starts, 4.