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Kyle Wilson to Saints: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

Mike Chiari@mikechiariX.com LogoFeatured ColumnistApril 1, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08:  Kyle Wilson #20 of the New York Jets returns a kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 8, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jets won 17-16.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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The New Orleans Saints continued to beef up their secondary Wednesday by signing former New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson.  

Wilson's signing was made official by the team's Twitter account:

New Orleans Saints @Saints

Welcome CB Kyle Wilson (@KWilson20) to the #Saints! http://t.co/8fKyUi1Yj5

According to Saints senior vice president of communications Greg Bensel, the organization came to terms on a one-year deal with the 27-year-old defensive back:

Greg Bensel @GregBensel

Saints extend contract of Jahri Evans one year and sign CB Kyle Wilson to a one-year contract.

Wilson was a first-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, and he had previously spent all five of his NFL seasons with the Jets. Although he has never missed a game, he also hasn't lived up to expectations with just three career interceptions.

After playing exclusively under current Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan during his time with the Jets, Wilson will now play for his brother, Rob, in New Orleans, as pointed out by Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News:

Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN

Kyle Wilson will move from Rex Ryan to his brother Rob, who was part of the Browns staff that liked KW coming out of college #nyj

Although it can be argued that the former Boise State standout has been a disappointment at the NFL level, he joins a Saints secondary that brought in cornerback Brandon Browner and returns the likes of Keenan Lewis as well as safeties Kenny Vaccaro and Jairus Byrd.

One can only assume that Wilson will be asked to perform primarily in a nickel or dime corner role, and he has a chance to succeed with so much talent around him.

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