Saints defensive end Will Smith will participate in this weekend's mini-camp at the Saints facility. Smith has skipped the Saints entire off season of workouts as he seeks a new contract.
Smith's agent Joel Segal confirmed that his client will participate.
In 2007, the Saints franchised tagged fellow defensive end Charles Grant. Grant later signed a $63 million dollar deal that included $20 million in guaranteed money.
In 4 seasons Smith has totaled 33.5 quarterback sacks. He was the team's first round draft choice in 2004.
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LSU practiced this morning at the Box in preps for Friday afternoon's regional game against Texas Southern. Head coach Paul Mainieri has named Hahnville's Jordan Brown the starter for game one. He said his game two starter will either by Blake Martin or Ryan Verdugo.
Ed Daniels