CURTIS LOFTON RUMORS

Saints LB Curtis Lofton Fitting In Perfectly

New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton has quickly impressed his new coaches and teammates. It sounds as if the Saints have plans to use Lofton all the time and he has done some things to improve his speed. “Number one, he’s lost some weight and body fat,’’ New Orleans assistant head coach Joe Vitt said after Thursday’s workout. “His ability to change direction in space...
Via GridironFans.com  |  1 day ago

Lofton says a gut feeling brought him to Saints

Curtis Lofton admits that as a former Atlanta Falcon, he used to hate the rival Saints. Yet, instead of delighting in the bounty scandal that cast uncertainty upon Saints' 2012 season, Lofton's reaction was to take New Orleans seriously as a free-agent destination. Lofton has been practicing as the starting middle linebacker, the same position held by Saints defensive captain...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago

Saints Nation: A Falcons Blogger's Take on Curtis Lofton Leaving for the Saints

In case you were curious how the Falcons fans/bloggers felt about Curtis Lofton leaving the Falcons CHECK THIS OUT. An interesting take on the situation. It's funny to me that a player's worth is often times marginalized when they're on the way out, and sensationalized when they're on the way in. The truth is usually somewhere in the middle... Regardless, though,...
Via The Saints Nation  |  March 31, 2012

New Saints MLB Curtis Lofton declares” there is more talent with the Saints” than with the Falcons.

When Curtis Lofton left the Atlanta Falcons in free agency many felt was if the club let a great one go. As it turns out, while Lofton stated that he thought that he would retire as a Falcon, he feels as if the Saints have a better chance at winning the Super Bowl and has a better roster. In an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution Lofton was asked “do you have a...
Via Players View  |  March 27, 2012

Curtis Lofton Gives Middle Finger to Atlanta Fans

The new public enemy #1 This weekend former Atlanta Falcons player Curtis Lofton made the decision to sign with the rival New Orleans Saints. The Falcons had made up their mind that Curtis wasn't part of their future plans when they opted to sign former pro bowler Lofa Tatupu. Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times Picayune has an article up on Lofton and there is a very...
Via Grits Blitz  |  March 26, 2012

Saints agree to deal with LB Lofton

Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton has agreed to a five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who announced the deal Saturday night, says New Orleans sought Lofton because he can play all three linebacker positions and is just entering the prime of his career. The 6-foot, 241-pound Lofton was a second-round draft choice by...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 24, 2012
NEW BLOOD

Report: Saints add linebacker

The Saints reportedly have added a linebacker to fit in with their 4-3 scheme. This could be an indication they're worried about suspensions.

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  March 24, 2012

BREAKING: Former Falcons MLB Curtis Lofton Is Joining The Eagles per Bucs DT Gerald McCoy.

The most viable MLB in the 2012 free agency class is headed to Philadelphia. Players View does not have an official statement yet but Gerald McCoy of the Bucaneers who targeted Lofton just tweeted “Sorry #bucnation I tried but it looks like @CurtisLofton50 is an Eagle.Business is business he did what was best for him. Understandable.” Please click the link to read the...
Via Players View  |  March 14, 2012

Report: Linebacker Curtis Lofton Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Per a report from The Pewter Plank’s Josh Hill, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made another splash in free agency by signing former Atlanta Falcon linebacker Curtis Lofton. Lofton, who was drafted out of theUniversityofOklahomaby the Falcons in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft, was widely considered one of the top linebackers in this year’s free agency class. Lofton became...
Via Down and Distance  |  March 13, 2012

Curtis Lofton signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Atlanta Falcons free agent middle linebacker Curtis Lofton has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The move brings stability to a defense which has been anything but stable. By bringing in Lofton, Mason Foster will move to outside linebacker, the position he played in college for Washington. Lofton had his best statistical season out of his 4 total in 2011, amassing 147 tackles...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 13, 2012
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