Bryant a big catch for Saints offense

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 a free agent since 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. “He’ll be a great addition.” ...

Sam Darnold has a strained right foot, New York Jets coach Todd Bowles said, leaving the rookie quarterback’s status for Sunday’s game against Buffalo in doubt . ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will rest his injured throwing shoulder for the next several days and has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Green Bay, meaning replacement Brock Osweiler will make his fifth consecutive start.

Also, the NFL fined the Dolphins $30,000 and coach

Adam Gase $15,000 for an injury report violation a month ago involving Tannehill ...

The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker Christian

Kirksey and cornerback E.J. Gaines on injured reserve, ending their seasons . ...

The Atlanta Falcons made a move to bolster their lackluster pass rush by agreeing to a one-year deal with defensive end Bruce Irvin . ...

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd has filed a lawsuit against famed orthopedist Dr.

James Andrews and several other parties for alleged negligence during a 2016 knee surgery that caused career-ending complications, seeking at least $180 million for potentially lost earnings.