Released by Eagles, Daniel returning to the Saints

METAIRIE,LA.» The New Orleans Saints have brought back former reserve quarterback Chase Daniel on a one-year contract.

Daniel, whose re-acquisition was announced Friday, returns to New Orleans after four seasons away.

Daniel spent last season with the Eagles and was with Kansas City from 2013 to 2015.

Joining the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri in 2009, Daniel spent his first four pro seasons with the Saints. He’s played in 56 games wwith two starts during eight NFL seasons, completing 51 of 78 passes for 480 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Daniel is the second former Saint to be brought back this week. On Thursday, New Orleans re-signed safety Rafael Bush, who spent last season with Detroit.

Draft bust Jordan released by Dolphins

MIAMI» Defensive end Dion Jordan was released Friday by the Miami Dolphins, solidifying his status as a draft bust.

Jordan started one game and totaled three sacks after being taken with the No. 3 overall draft pick four years ago.

Jordan was reinstated by the NFL in July following a 15-month suspension for his latest violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. He spent last season rehabilitating from knee surgery and hasn’t played since 2014.

The former Oregon star’s release had been expected, and he was waived after failing a physical.

Jordan’s departure coincided with the signing of free agent safety T.J. McDonald, who will miss the first half of the season while serving an eight-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

McDonald was arrested last May in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence. He said he’s glad he’ll be able to take part in offseason team activities, training camp and preseason games before beginning his suspension.