The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran running back Shane Vereen former New England Patriot and New York Giant, according to NFL Networks Mike Garafolo, also confirmed by New Orleans Saints beat writer Nick Underhill. The Saints tried out Vereen earlier this offseason along with Terrance West.
Vereen is more of a skat back than bruising runner, he has produced more receiving yards (1,864) than rushing (1,489) in his seven years in the league. The Saints have signed two different kinds of runners in Vereen and West, Vereen will compete with Boston Scott for the “skat back” role behind Alvin Kamara.