The New Orleans Saints are going to kick the tires on former defensive player of the year Derrick Brooks, but they’re not the only team that has taken interest in the 36-year-old 11-time Pro Bowler.
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A league source said the Oakland Raiders have spoken to Brooks recently, but it’s unknown what their level of interest is for the veteran linebacker, who has been out of work since he was cast off by the new regime of GM Mark Dominick and coach Raheem Morris in Tampa Bay.
Under new defensive coordinator John Marshall, the Raiders are letting Ricky Brown push veteran Kirk Morrison at middle linebacker. Thomas Howard is projected to be the starter on the weak side. On the strong side, a foot injury has sidelined Jon Alston, giving rookie Slade Norris time with the first team.
The Saints are looking for help after news broke that veteran Mark Simoneau will undergo surgery to repair a torn triceps. Simoneau missed all last season while recovering from back surgery.
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