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By Ross Jackson
After having a workout with the New Orleans Saints in June, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard has reportedly agreed to a deal with the team.
NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported the signing Saturday afternoon. The 31-year-old defensive tackle started all 17 games last year with the Minnesota Vikings.
The #Saints have agreed to terms with DE Jonathan Bullard, per his agent Jon Perzley of @SPORTSTARSNYC. The former #Vikings lineman visited New Orleans last month and now officially reunites with Brandon Staley, a coach with the #Bears when Bullard played for Chicago. pic.twitter.com/c96GUmqFrS
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 19, 2025
He is an outstanding run defender, which makes him an important addition for the Saints who finished No. 31 against the run last season. Going into his tenth year in the NFL, Bullard has appeared in at least 12 games in six years, including the last three. He appeared in all 17 games in each of the last two years.
FWIW, DL Jonathan Bullard is an outstanding run defender. For a team like the #Saints that finished No. 31 against the run last year and ranked top-five in missed tackles, getting a look at a guy that never missed more than three tackles in a year is smart.
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) June 2, 2025
Bullard has appeared in 116 career matchups and totaled 221 combined tackles, 28 for a loss, 6.5 sacks and 21 hits on opposing quarterbacks.
