While the Saints gave Poole barely veteran-minimum money and guaranteed him just $137,000 on a one-year deal, this strips another proven corner from their roster.
Although Patrick Robinson did not play a big role with the Saints upon returning to the team that drafted him, the since-retired cornerback was receiving extensive work in training camp and on track to play a big role.
Patrick Robinson ended his 11-year career Tuesday and left New Orleans looking for another missing piece to their defensive backfield puzzle. Robinson had an excellent camp until his retirement announcement.
The 2010 first-round draft pick played his first five seasons for the Saints and returned to the Big Easy for the final three after being part of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning team.
Amukamara last played in the NFL with the Bears in 2019.
The Saints are likely to add a depth piece in their secondary who could become more than that. After the departure and Janoris Jenkins this offseason, the New Orleans Saints have obvious issues in the secondary.
Patrick Robinson’s versatility as a slot and outside corner makes him a valuable depth piece for the New Orleans Saints secondary. I get it — Patrick Robinson isn’t the most enticing or exciting option in the world as a starting cornerback.
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