When the Vikings released former Saints bounty hunter defender Remi Ayodele, it was widely assumed due to the timing of the move that it had to do with his involvement as a member of the 2009 Saints that we now know think had a $35,000 bounty on Brett Favre in the NFC Championship game.
On Thursday, however, the team opted to sign another player that was a member of that team.
29 year old defensive end Jeff Charleston signed with the Vikings Thursday after spending four seasons in New Orleans, after a rookie season in Indianapolis. During that time he has played in 65 games with four starts accumulating 87 tackles, eight sacks, five batted passes, and three forced fumbles.
At 6’ 4” and 265 pounds, Charleston figures to provide depth and competition at defensive end which may end up losing Everson Griffen to the linebacker position if he can excel there during training camp.
Terrell Resonno, an undrafted rookie defensive tackle out of Missouri, was waived as a result of the signing.
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I really hope he does good here. I don't know about you guys, But i sure will be glad when this Saints bounty thing is done. Almost as bad as the Favre Drama from before...