Veteran receiver Bryant agrees to deal with Saints

Dez Bryant has found a new team, agreeing to join the already prolific offense of the surging New Orleans Saints.

The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, who has been looking for an NFL home since becoming a free agent in April, will now have a chance to catch passes from one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history in New Orleans’ Drew Brees.

“There is certainly a skillset that he has that is going to be beneficial. So I look forward to getting to work with him. I look forward to building a rapport with him. I look forward to getting him involved in this offense and just become a complement to all the guys that we already have,” Brees said.

The 30-year-old Bryant spent his first eight years in the NFL with Dallas and last season caught 69 passes for 838 yards and six touchdowns, including a 50-yard scoring play, for the Cowboys.

However, his professional reputation has been marred at times by public confrontations with coaches and teammates during games and practices.

Seeking salary cap relief, the Cowboys released Bryant after last season with two years remaining on the receiver’s five-year, $70 million contract.

Darnold unlikely to play: Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold was struggling. Now he's hurt.

Darnold was in a walking boot and street clothes as he watched the start of Wednesday's practice from the sideline. He has a sprained right foot and is not likely to play Sunday against the Bills.

If Darnold doesn't play Sunday, which seems the prudent choice, he'd have two weeks to recover. The Jets have a bye next week.

Josh McCown, the Jets' 39-year-old backup will start if Darnold can’t play.