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Sources: Saints, Benjamin Watson agree on one-year deal; veteran tight end back to New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran tight end Benjamin Watson, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Watson met with the Saints on Tuesday, and the deal was completed on Wednesday.

Watson, 37, successfully came back last season after missing all of 2016 with an Achilles injury. He led the Ravens with 61 receptions, which also ranked No. 8 among NFL tight ends.

Though he was a frequent target of Joe Flacco, Watson didn't do much after the reception, averaging 8.5 yards per catch. He only had two catches of 25 yards or longer in 2017.