Yes, “Number 64 Is Eligible” once again for the New Orleans Saints this year. That means the return of T Zach Strief from his status as an unrestricted free agent has just been verified.
Saints T Zach Strief seen celebrating on the field after the a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game.
Here is the official report as it came earlier this evening from lead Saints reporter Mike Triplett of the Times-Picayune:
That familiar refrain of “No. 64 is eligible” will once again ring out inside the Superdome this season, as the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a new three-year contract with offensive tackle Zach Strief.
Strief, who has been with the Saints since they drafted him in the seventh round out of Northwestern in 2006, has filled in when needed at both left tackle and right tackle, while also playing frequently as a blocking tight end in jumbo sets. That’s when he’s announced as an eligible receiver. The 6-foot-7, 320-pou...
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