Deuce McAllister is convinced that he can make a full healthy return for the Saints this season, according to the Sun Herald. McAllister has suffered from two torn ACL's in the last three years, something people consider difficult to recover from. "When it first happened, I was like 'I can't do this. I can't do it again,'" McAllister said. "Health-wise whether you're 100 percent, 90 percent, or 85, it's going out there and giving everything you've got on the field week in or week out," McAllister added. "I want to have myself where I can go out and participate in every play that I'm available and everything that's called for me."

Free-agent quarterback Mark Brunell has agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on a contract that will make him the backup for Drew Brees, according to the Times-Picayune. The paperwork has not been completed, but everything should be finalized within the next few days.

Free-agent quarterback Mark Brunell spent a majority of Tuesday with the New Orleans Saints, according to the Times-Picayune. The team could be in the market for the backup quarterback. Jamie Martin, who has filled that role for the last two years, is an unrestricted free agent.

The New Orleans Saints re-signed tight end Eric Johnson to a one-year deal on Monday, according to the Times-Picayune. "I didn't have the year that I wanted to last year. But I'm back with the Saints, and I have another chance to get things rolling and have a good year. Another chance to step up my game and show the Saints' fans what I can do," said Johnson. The financial details of the agreement have not been released.

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with wide receiver David Patten on a two-year deal on Monday night, according to the Associated Press. "David stepped into our lineup immediately last season and provided immediate leadership and he was a consistent and dependable target," Saints' GM Mickey Loomis said. "He is a consummate professional, and his work ethic and leadership skills, coupled with the things he can do on the field made his re-signing a priority for us."

The New Orleans Saints signed defensive end Bobby McCray to a five-year deal on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. McCray, who spent the last four seasons with the Jaguars, had a career-high 10 sacks in 2006. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The New Orleans Saints have signed free agent cornerback Randall Gay to a four-year deal worth up to $17.6 million, according to the Kansas City Star. Gay, who appeared in all sixteen games for the Patriots last season, is a Louisiana native.

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to re-sign running back Aaron Stecker and wide receiver Devery Henderson to contracts, according to the Times-Picayune. The signing was completed on Saturday, and the team has also begun courting free agent cornerback Randell Gay, a member of the New England Patriots.