The Saints are adding some safety depth, luring Daniel Sorensen away from Kansas City. The career-long Chief agreed to terms with the Saints on Friday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football.
Sorensen, 32, spent eight seasons with the Chiefs, working as a starter and frequently used utility player during Andy Reid’s run. The Saints will add the former UDFA to a safety stable that includes Malcolm Jenkins and the recently signed Marcus Maye.
New Orleans lost Marcus Williams in free agency, but Maye will be ticketed to replace him alongside Jenkins. Sorensen made key contributions with the Chiefs but also drew ire for his coverage work. He notched eight interceptions from 2019 to '21, being a 21-game starter in that span. One of those went back for a game-sealing touchdown against the Broncos last season. He produced a pick-six in 2020 as well. But Sorensen allowed a whopping 132.7 passer rating when targeted in 2021.
The Chiefs signed Justin Reid early in free agency, signaling their three-year Tyrann Mathieu partnership was likely over. They still have Juan Thornhill tied to his rookie contract as well.
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