The New Orleans Saints have signed FB John Kuhn and waived injured DL D.J. Pettway, it was announced by Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.
Kuhn (pronounced KOON), 6-0, 250,is a 10-year NFL veteran who has played in 148 career games with 32 starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who originally signed him out of Shippensburg (Pa.) and the Green Bay Packers, for whom he played for from 2007-15. The York, Pa., native has carried 198 times for 619 yards with 15 touchdowns and has also recorded 82 receptions for 572 yards with eight touchdowns, while also adding 60 career special teams tackles.