NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Running back Mark Ingram and the New Orleans Saints have reached an agreement on a four-year contract.
Sources tell ESPN, the deal is worth $16 million over the four years.
The Saints announced the news on Facebook Saturday evening with a simple photo and the caption, “Mark Ingram II‼️”
Ingram expressed his gratitude via Twitter saying, “Very excited to stay a saint!! God has blessed me beyond belief!! I don’t deserve his grace!! Thank you!!”
The former Heisman Trophy winner finally had a breakout year late last season, despite being with the Saints for three years.
Ingram has a total of 2,426 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns in 50 career regular-season games, plus 53 career receptions for 288 yards.
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