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5 Veterans Who May Not Return For the New Orleans Saints

5 Veterans Who May Not Return For the New Orleans Saints

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The New Orleans Saints were perhaps the NFL's most disappointing team this season, and after the campaign, head coach Sean Payton vowed to make major changes. Many underperforming players could find themselves out of a job this offseason as New Orleans looks to get back on track. With that said, here are five veterans who may not return for the Saints.

5. Nick Toon

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5. Nick Toon

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Since entering the league, Nick Toon has done almost nothing of note for the Saints. Sure, he has upside, but the Saints have one of the NFL's worst receiving corps and Toon still has done nothing for the team. It's time for the Saints to move on.

4. Mark Ingram

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4. Mark Ingram

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Due to his lack of production his first few years in the league, the Saints decided not to sign Mark Ingram to an extension, and now, fresh off his best season as a pro, it appears Ingram could be on his way out. Unless the two sides can come to a deal quickly, Ingram's days as a Saint may be over.

3. Jonathan Goodwin

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3. Jonathan Goodwin

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For a long time, Jonathan Goodwin has been a solid starting center, but with his one-year deal now over, chances are Goodwin is done in New Orleans. Goodwin was solid in his second stint with the Saints, but with no contract and at age 36, Goodwin might be done in the NFL entirely.

2. Jahri Evans

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2. Jahri Evans

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A few years ago, Jahri Evans was one of the best guards in the league. Now, however, he is expendable for the Saints. Evans is fresh off his worst season as a pro, and it's clear he's in a decline. The Saints should release Evans now instead of keeping him around as he continues to decline.

1. Marques Colston

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1. Marques Colston

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As a Saints fan, it would cause me great pain to see Colston gone, but from a production standpoint, it makes sense for the Saints to go in a different direction. Colston is a great late-round success story, but he's wearing down fast, and likely has played his last season with New Orleans.

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