Remi Ayodele - #92 - DT
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/22/1983 |
| Birthplace | Grand Prairie, TX |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 6 |
Saints cut DT Ayodele, QB McCown
The Saints waived 13 players and terminated the contracts of vested veterans DT Remi Ayodele and QB Luke McCown.
Saints sign DT Ayodele
The Saints signed DT Remi Ayodele to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
Vikings release DT Ayodele
The Vikings announced on Wednesday they have terminated the contract of Remi Ayodele, putting the defensive tackle on the free-agent market.
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Ayodele ready to compete for Saints' starting NT job
After starting 13 games last season, Saints DT Remi Ayodele told PFW he plans on re-earning the starting nose tackle job in 2010.
Saints' Bushrod, Thomas sign tenders
Saints OT Jermon Bushrod and TE David Thomas signed their RFA tenders Tuesday.
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The Minnesota Vikings have dumped Ayodele after one unproductive season into a three-year contract.|||||||
Ayodele was given a $3.565 million signing bonus to replace aging stalwart Pat Williams in the middle of the line, but he managed only 15 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks despite playing in all 16 games last season. The 28-year-old was set up for base salaries of $2.2 million in both the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
Ayodele decided Tuesday to sign a tender offer from the Saints.|||||||
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed that Ayodele signed his tender offer. The Saints had offered Thomas about $1.1 million. Jordan Woy, an agent for Ayodele, said Ayodele intended to sign his tender this week. Ayodele's return means the Saints have retained a player that started 13 regular-season games and two playoff games. He had 1.5 sacks and recovered a fumble for a touchdown on a sack and strip of Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.
