Free agent guard Forrest Lamp has agreed to join the Saints’ practice squad (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). The former second-round pick will be in the same group as veteran running back Lamar Miller, who agreed to join the 16-man unit earlier today.
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Injuries have dogged Lamp for most of his pro career. He missed all of his 2017 rookie season with an ACL tear, and he missed the second half of the 2019 season due to a broken ankle. Overall, the former higher-end offensive line prospect has been limited to 25 games as a pro. On the plus side, he turned in a full 16-game slate for the Chargers last year and started in every contest.
The 27-year-old was set to play for the Bills this year, but a calf injury ultimately cost him his job. Now healthy, Lamp will try to earn his way onto the Saints’ 53-man roster.
Pretty sure I am not the only one who read Forrest Gump
Injured is as injured does….
The practice squad is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get…
Solid pickup for the Saints. Yes, he’s injury prone, but you cant ask for a better player on your practice squad..
Signing LAMP is a BRIGHT idea !!
Former second round pick, hopefully he can stay healthy and contribute.