NEW ORLEANS (AP) β A person familiar with the contract says the Saints are bringing veteran free agent center Jonathan Goodwin back to New Orleans.
The person says Goodwin is expected to sign the contract Tuesday and take part in a voluntary non-contact practices this week. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced,
The 35-year-old Goodwin has spent the past three seasons with San Francisco, playing in three straight NFC title games and a Super Bowl.
Goodwin played for New Orleans from 2006 to 2010, starting the last three seasons. He was named to a Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl in the 2009 season.
Second-year pro Tim Lelito and rookie Matt Armstrong are the other centers on the Saints’ roster.
