The New Orleans Saints are continuing to add to their running back room.
The Saints signed veteran running back Ty Chandler to a one-year deal, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Chandler, a 2022 fifth-round pick, spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Chandler’s deal is worth the league minimum (roughly $1.2 million), a source said.
Chandler appeared in only three games last season, rushing for 47 yards on 17 carries. He missed most of the year with a knee injury.
The Saints’ agreement with Chandler provides depth after they made a splash to begin free agency last week by signing running back Travis Etienne. Coach Kellen Moore has been non-committal to longtime starter Alvin Kamara’s future.
Chandler, 27, also adds some speed as he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash before he was drafted.
