The New Orelans Saints agreed to terms on a free agent contract with former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman James Hurst, as first announced by his agent Jack Bechta. ESPN’s Field Yates reported that it’s a one-year deal between Hurst and the Saints, though pens haven’t yet been put to paper.
It’s a big addition for New Orleans, even if Hurst will serve a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. The 28-year-old has started 44 games for the Ravens going back to 2014, predominately at left guard (19 starts) and left tackle (16).