247/Sports James Parks
There looks to be a new member of the New Orleans Saints’ special teams rotation this year.
On Thursday, the organization and defensive back/specialist Marcus Sherels agreed to terms on a one year contract, according to a report from the St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota).
Undrafted from Minnesota nine years ago, Sherels has been with the Vikings organization for his entire NFL career, but has left the team in order to “chase a Super Bowl,” according to the report.
Sherels was courted by a half dozen teams this offseason, including Minnesota, who made overtures to re-sign the player, but in the end, he decided to make the move to New Orleans.
Though listed by the Vikings as a cornerback, Sherels built his reputation in the NFL primary as a return specialist, and boasts a record at first place in Vikings history with a 10.4 yard career punt return average in addition to the record for five career punt return touchdowns.
Sherels will enter the Saints’ training camp considered to be the favorite to win the team’s starting return position after a series of impressive showings in recent seasons.
