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The New Orleans Saints announced Friday that restricted free agent running back Chris Ivory has signed his tender offer.

Ivory, 25, appeared in just six games with two starts for the Saints last season and carried the ball 40 times for 217 yards and two touchdowns.

Over three seasons, all in New Orleans, Ivory has racked up 1,307 yards and eight touchdowns on 256 carries in 24 games, including eight starts.