Former CFL all-star LB Adam Bighill signs future contract with Saints

Adam Bighill will return to the New Orleans Saints according to the man himself.

Signed a contract to return to the @Saints this coming season. We have something special going on and I'm glad to be a part of it! Best believe I'm coming for everything! #savagelife #99reasons pic.twitter.com/sMgFsubiXs

— Adam Bighill (@Bighill44) January 17, 2018

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He signed a reserve/future deal on Tuesday.

The five-foot-10, 230-pounder went undrafted by NFL teams coming out of Central Washington in 2011. After six years in the CFL, Bighill inked a deal with New Orleans last January.

The 28-year-old made 11 tackles, defended two passes and recorded an interception in four pre-season games, accepting a practice roster spot coming out of training camp. Bighill suited up in three games for the Saints in 2017 making one tackle.

He racked up 108 tackles – third most in the CFL – five sacks and one interception in 2016 for the B.C. Lions while earning league all-star honours for the fourth time in his six-year CFL career.

New Orleans season ended in the NFC Divisional round after Minnesota scored in the dying seconds to beat the Saints.

What a wild season. An amazing experience! Thanks to all of #WhoDatNation for your unwavering support. #savagelife #99reasons #whodat

— Adam Bighill (@Bighill44) January 15, 2018

What a great season to be a part of, too bad it had to end early. Proud of all my teammates in… https://t.co/FEK7IjBDFR

— Adam Bighill (@Bighill44) January 15, 2018