Saints' George Johnson: Picked up by New Orleans By RotoWire Staff Dec 12, 2017 at 7:49 pm ET • 1 min read Share Share Video Link copied! The Saints and Johnson agreed to a contract Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Johnson was let go by the Lions on Nov. 24 after suiting up in four games with the club. The veteran is expected to provide depth along the Saints' defensive line. More News Saints' George Johnson: Re-ups with New Orleans 03/07/2018 • by RotoWire Staff George Johnson: Cut loose by Lions 11/16/2017 • by RotoWire Staff Lions' George Johnson: Returns to Detroit 11/14/2017 • by RotoWire Staff George Johnson: Departs from Detroit 10/19/2017 • by RotoWire Staff Lions' George Johnson: Joins Lions 09/20/2017 • by RotoWire Staff George Johnson: Released by Bucs 09/01/2017 • by RotoWire Staff