Jeremy Shockey

 Saint Release Tight end Jeremy Shockey

jeremy shockey
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints have released tight end Jeremy Shockey.

Executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis, in a statement Tuesday, thanked Shockey for his contributions to the team and wished him the best in the future.

The Saints acquired Shockey in a trade with the New York Giants before the 2008 season. In his three seasons in New Orleans, he caught 139 passes for 1,460 yards with six touchdowns in 38 regular season games, 34 of them starts.

The nine-year veteran had 41 receptions for 408 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games last season. He also made his 500th career catch last season.