The New Orleans Saints are re-signing wide receiver and return specialist Brandon Tate, according to a league source.
Tate was a late addition to the Saints in training camp, but impressed with his ability as a return man. He almost worked exclusively in the return game during the preseason and made a solid impression in limited work, returning three kicks for 99 yards with a long of 40.
He did not participate in the final preseason game and was a surprise cut when the Saints trimmed down to their initial 53-man roster.
The Saints lost their top return man when they put Tommylee Lewis on injured reserve with a knee injury.