Hakeem Nicks joins Saints receiver corps
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- Former New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks has joined the New Orleans Saints at training camp.
Nicks, who practiced with New Orleans for the first time on Friday, is taking a spot on the 90-man preseason roster that opened up when the Saints placed Vincent Brown on injured reserve.
The 28-year-old Nicks, who posted 1,000-yard seasons in 2010 and 2011, has been far less productive since and likely will need to demonstrate the promise of a significant resurgence to make the regular season roster.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}
Last season, he played in only six games with the Giants, catching seven passes for 54 yards and no touchdowns.
Now he'll try to carve out a role on a New Orleans receiver corps led by Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead, Brandon Coleman and rookie Michael Thomas.