Perhaps Montgomery can be a lite version of Hill in New Orleans. According to a report from ESPN’s Field Yates, the Saints are using this tool again by signing running back Ty Montgomery and offensive lineman Patrick Omameh… © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. In other words, Sean Payton can have all of the visions he wants for these players but he needs to get back to a Super Bowl. And in 5yrs he has just over 1000yds rushing and less than 1000yds receiving so he’s more decoy than toy! Here is the official injury report and game day designations for all 12 games on Sunday. Kenny Ducey gives you his best player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for NFL Week 6. Not a member? Injuries limited Montgomery to eight games in 2017, and he never found his rhythm in 2018. The New Orleans Saints and free-agent running back Ty Montgomery agreed to a contract Friday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. He played hard when he got his chances with the Jets last year. If Travaris Cadet can catch 40 passes in the Saints offense, this guy can catch 50 or 60, even if they’re just short ones. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The value of the position has degraded over the last few years and teams have found better ways to allocate their money to take care of the position while spending up at key positions like quarterback, defensive end left tackle. The Saints signed running back Ty Montgomery, the team announced Friday. Montgomery, 27, played with the Jets last season, seeing action in 16 games with two starts. Schefter: Alvin Kamara has third straight unexcused practice absence due to contract, NFL Predictions: Football Player Prop Bets to consider on DraftKings Sportsbook for Week 6. Remember when turd nation said he would be better than Barry Sanders! Ty Montgomery signed a 1 year, $1,047,500 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $137,500 signing bonus, $137,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,047,500. If it was any other team, this would be a nondescript signing, but the Saints have proven that they are the masters of utilizing guys with unique skillsets. In a corresponding move, New Orleans cut tight end Mitchell Loewen.Â. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He also returned kickoffs, and in fact, a fumble on a kickoff late in a 2018 game against the Rams, and the aftermath of whether he was told to down it in the end zone, got him traded to the Ravens. The Panthers Christian McCaffrey recently signed a deal making him the highest paid running back in the league, but on average, running backs aren’t getting big deals anymore. Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham tested negative for COVID-19 in their latest round of testing, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports.Â. The Prescott injury has owner Jerry Jones recalibrating forecasts for American's Team. He also caught 44 passes for 348 yards. Montgomery couldn’t have asked for a better fit. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Also I’m glad that Nick Underhill is back in New Orleans. Gardner Minshew’s fantasy football outlook Week 6 vs. Lions, Full list of winners and stoppages from UFC Fight Island 6 on October 17th [VIDEO], Fantasy Football Picks: Jim Cramer’s Top DraftKings NFL DFS Options and Player Props for Week 6, Hayden Hurst’s fantasy football outlook Week 6 vs. Vikings. I don’t remember anyone in Packer nation making that statement. How Le'Veon Bell fits with Kansas City Chiefs, Elite quarterback matchups headline Week 6, Fill in the Blank: Cowboys' offense without Dak, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. Must be something made up by a Vikings troll. The new rules will take effect on Saturday, October 17. The pass-catching RB and return man spent the 2019 season with the New York Jets, logging just 45 touches for 193 yards in 16 games played, mostly behind Le'Veon Bell. Ty Montgomery signed a 1 year, $1,047,500 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $137,500 signing bonus, $137,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,047,500. There’s no doubt he is a huge part of their offense and brings a dimension that another back couldn’t easily fill. He started his career at receiver before moving to running back after the Packers had injuries at the position. The Saints also signed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and drafted interior lineman Cesar Ruiz this offseason. The New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl or bust this season, but they’ll need to find a way to placate star running back Alvin Kamara and his desire for a new contract. Packer trolls are funny! Ty Anthony Montgomery II (born January 22, 1993) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). In 2020, Montgomery will earn a base salary of $910,000 and a signing bonus of $137,500, while carrying a cap hit of $887,500 and a dead cap value of $137,500. Learn how your comment data is processed. He rushed for 457 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Montgomery will join a Saints team that has clear top players on the running back depth chart in Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray. Montgomery spent parts of … The New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl or bust this season, but they’ll need to find a way to placate star running back Alvin Kamara and his desire for a new contract. Montgomery then served as a backup running back for the New York Jets last season behind Le'Veon Bell. Brandon Williams will not play Sunday against the Eagles after being added to the reserve/COVID-19 list, These stints were one sad footnote in their legendary careers, We break down and render a verdict on your most difficult trade proposals ahead of Week 6 , What's surprised us so far as we reach the season's quarter-mark . Payton loves these hybrid players that can play multiple positions. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky has tested positive for COVID-19, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He had 45 touches for 193 yards and returned 18 kickoffs for a 20.2 yards average last season. May 15, 2020 4:26 pm ET The New Orleans Saints offense added a new element late in free agency by signing Ty Montgomery. The Broncos will be without Melvin Gordon on Sunday. Week 6 of the 2020 season is upon us. John DeShazier . Good pickup, if Kamara goes down again he’ll be able to fill in nicely when Murray needs a breather. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Kamara enters his contract year this season and like many other starting running backs before him, he wants some guarantees and extra cash before playing the final deal on his rookie contract that will pay him $2.1 million. The running back, who came down with a non-COVID illness on Friday, will not travel with the team on Saturday, NFL Network's Mike Giardi reports. The New Orleans Saints and free-agent running back Ty Montgomery agreed to a contract Friday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. 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