Saints Sign Ten-Year Veteran Linebacker

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Tyler Eschette | Last updated 8/15/22

It was announced on Monday that the New Orleans Saints are signing veteran linebacker Jon Bostic. Bostic will join the linebacking core of Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Zack Baun, Chase Hansen and others. The 31-year joins a linebacker unit that is in need of depth.

The Saints signed LB Jon Bostic, per source. Bostic spent the last three years with Washington

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 15, 2022

Bostic was drafted in the second round by the Chicago Bears in the 2013 NFL Draft. He will be entering his tenth season in 2022. Over his career, he has recorded over 100 tackles twice in a season.

The Florida product has played in 106 career games with 81 starts with Chicago (2013-14). Bostic has recorded 555 tackles (343 solo), 9.5 sacks, three interceptions, 15 passes defended and two fumble recoveries. He has had stints with five other teams, outside of Chicago. The Wellington, FL. native spent time with New England (2015), Indianapolis (2017), Pittsburgh (2018) and Washington (2019-21).

Bostic is coming off a season-ending injury that shortened his 2021 season with Washington. He started in four games before his season ended abruptly. During those four games, he would rack up 22 tackles (12 solo).

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