New Orleans Saints
Thomas Morstead - #6 - P
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/07/1986 |
| Birthplace | Pearland, TX |
| College | Southern Methodist |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 5th round, 28th pick by Saints |
2012 STATS
| Punt | Avg | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 50.1 | 3707 |
Report: Saints sign PK Carney
The Saints will carry two kickers on their roster after reportedly signing veteran PK John Carney on Tuesday.
Report: Saints will work out Carney
Just hours after they lost to the Falcons in overtime, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Saints will work out former kicker John Carney this week.
With Bush out, Moore delivers for Saints
The Saints needed somebody to step up with RB Reggie Bush due to miss six weeks following a broken fibula. If Sunday was any indication, it looks like WR Lance Moore is going to be that guy.
Bush’s injury creates opportunity for Thomas
With Reggie Bush expected to be out for about another five weeks or so while his broken leg heals, word is Saints RB Pierre Thomas will play more snaps.
Saints re-sign RB Betts
With RB Reggie Bush expected to miss up to six weeks recovering from a broken leg, the Saints turned to a familiar face to add depth to their backfield Wednesday.
Report: Bush to miss six weeks
The Associated Press reports that Saints RB Reggie Bush has a broken fibula and will miss close to six weeks.
Bush hurts leg in Saints' win
RB Reggie Bush had to leave the Saints' 25-22 victory over the 49ers Monday night due to a right leg injury. He's expected to get X-rays in New Orleans on Tuesday.
Saints' defense shines in win over 49ers
Garrett Hartley kicked a 37-yard field goal that barely fluttered through as time expired after Drew Brees set it up with a 30-yard completion to Marques Colston, and the Saints spoiled the San Francisco 49ers' home opener with a 25-22 ...
Monday-night game inactives
The following players are inactive for the Monday night game between the Saints and 49ers.
Saturday injury report for Saints-Niners
Here is the injury report for the Week Two Monday-night game, New Orleans at San Francisco, showing the status of each injured player and to what degree each participated in his team's practices.
Smaller role grows on Saints RB Bush
Saints RB Reggie Bush has embraced his role, and head coach Sean Payton still thinks very highly of him.
Saints re-sign CB Torrence, cut LB Asiodu
The Saints announced Wednesday that the club has re-signed free-agent CB Leigh Torrence and waived LB K.C. Asiodu.
Bush will forfeit 2005 Heisman
Saints RB Reggie Bush released a statement Tuesday announcing his decision to forfeit his 2005 Heisman Trophy.
Week Two power rankings
The Packers remain top dog in our rankings, but the defending champion Saints leap to No. 2 after a season-opening win over the Vikings.
Players stand as one with sign of solidarity
As you might have seen prior to the Vikings-Saints game, players collectively decided to show their solidarity in their labor battle against the owners by raising a single finger.
PLAYER NEWS
Morstead's agent says the Saints' punter and kickoff specialist has agreed to a six-year extension worth $21.9 million.|||||||
Vann McElroy says the deal pays Morstead an average of $3.65 million during the final six years of what now becomes a seven-year deal running through the 2018 season. That would make Morstead the second-highest paid punter in the NFL behind Oakland's Shane Lechler, whose contract pays about $4 million annually. New Orleans selected Morstead in the fifth round of the 2009 draft out of SMU.
Morstead had two punts downed inside the 5, the second covering 63 yards Thursday in a 10-7 loss to Miami.|||||||
Morstead averaged 47.6 yards on seven punts, none of which were returned. "He looked outstanding," coach Sean Payton said. "It's just good to see him continue to develop."
The Saints have agreed to contract terms with Morstead.|||||||
Morstead, a punter from Southern Methodist, was taken in the fifth round after the Saints traded up to take him by offering their seventh round pick in 2009 and fifth-rounder in 2010 to Philadelphia.
