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Sean Payton says 'not now' to signing Antonio Brown, addresses eligibility question

The New Orleans Saints brought free agent receiver Antonio Brown in for a workout Friday, along with five other receivers, but head coach Sean Payton told reporters afterward they do not plan on signing any of them at the moment.

Payton said they brought in practice squad eligible and veteran receivers to compile an updated list of who would be available for the playoffs if any of their roster players were injured.

“We worked them out. Gave them physicals. Mainly doing our due diligence on all of those players,” Payton said.

Sean Payton on signing Brown: ‘not now’

Brown, most recently of the New England Patriots for one game this season, is the most notable receiver to work out for the Saints.