According to the Saints' official press release, restricted free agent RB Mike Bell was tendered after all.
Bell is listed with a right of first refusal tender, the lower tier. Since Bell entered the league as an undrafted free agent, the Saints would be due no compensation should he sign an offer sheet with another team.
CB Leigh Torrence and FB Kyle Eckel were not listed, were not given restricted free agent tenders and entered unrestricted free agency today.
I feel kind of bad for Mike Bell. The way he smashes tacklers with his body, you know he takes a beating. Still, PT proved himself to be more versatile and just all around more effective. I also heard Bell talk after the Eagles game. Seems like a good guy. I'm glad he got to be a part of the Super Bowl victory and wish him well whether it's here or elsewhere.
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