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5 facts about new Saints punt returner Marcus Sherels

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with free agent punt returner Marcus Sherels, who joins the black and gold after a nine-year stint with the Minnesota Vikings. Here’s five quick facts on the newest member of the Saints:

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Sherels leaves Minnesota with two key records: he is the franchise’s all-time leader in punt return yards (2447) and punt return touchdowns (5), more than any other Viking. Only two players in Saints team history have multiple punt return touchdowns, and neither of them are still with the team: Reggie Bush (4) and Tyrone Hughes (2).