New Orleans Saints
Jahri Evans - #73 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/22/1983 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, PA |
| College | Bloomsburg |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 11th pick by Saints |
Sheen is wearing off on Saints' offensive line
The Saints' offensive line has taken a step back in the past game and a half, and it could be a sign of things to come for the unit.
Rams receive permission to speak with Saints offensive line whiz Kromer
After allowing a NFL-worst 55 sacks in 2011, the Rams have reportedly received permission to speak with Saints offensive line/running game coach Aaron Kromer.
Poor tackling sabotages Bucs' Piscitelli
Tampa Bay S Sabby Piscitelli will have a difficult time winning back his starting job unless he can improve his tackling skills, according to NFC South Whispers.
Saints sign Evans to richest deal ever for interior lineman
The Saints have signed restricted free-agent OG Jahri Evans to the richest contract ever for an interior offensive lineman, NFL.com and ESPN are reporting.
Redskins' Moss may be fielding more punts
It's not his favorite job, but Redskins WR Santana Moss could find himself returning more punts this season, according to NFC Whispers.
Reports: Saints tender Bell, Evans
The Saints have placed the highest tender on OG Jahri Evans after RB Mike Bell received the lowest tender.
Saints submit tender offers to 13 free agents
The Saints have announced they made qualifying offers to 13 players who will become restricted free agents when the new league year begins March 5.
Westbrook unlikely to retire now
Although he may not be an Eagle next season, RB Brian Westbrook doesn't appear ready to retire just yet. In NFC Whispers, read about this and more.
Evans says fellow OG Nicks has improved drastically
He was one of just two starting Saints O-linemen not to make the Pro Bowl, yet Jahri Evans says Carl Nicks improved greatly in his second season.
PLAYER NEWS
The New Orleans Saints and Evans have reached an agreement on a seven-year contract worth nearly $57 million. A person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press the deal was for $56.7 million. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the financial terms were not disclosed by the club. General manager Mickey Loomis announced the length of the deal on Wednesday.|||||||
Evans, who has been a restricted free agent for the past two seasons, has started all 64 games at right guard since being drafted in the fourth round in 2006 out of Bloomsburg. Last season, he was named both All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl after as part of a unit that made Drew Brees among the least sacked quarterbacks in the NFL.
Evans, a restricted free agent, has signed a one-year contract with the Saints, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday. The deal is worth $2.79 million.|||||||
During the restricted free agency period, other teams could have offered more, but the Saints would have had the right to match the offer or receive draft picks as compensation. Evans, a fourth-round draft pick in 2006, has started every game of his career.
