Saints sign Ray Willis

The New Orleans Saints placed offensive tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve with a hip flexor injury that will require surgery. And the Saints signed offensive tackle Ray Willis today to bolster their offensive line depth. He has started 26 career games, appearing in 44 since being drafted in the fourth round by the Seahawks out of Florida State in 2005.

Willis, 29, is a 6-foot-6, 315-pounder from Texas who has played both guard and tackle. Willis signed with the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 5, but his contract was terminated on Sept. 3 during the final major roster cutdown

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