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Saints agree on 1-year contracts with Haralson, Graham

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed on one-year contracts with veteran linebacker Parys Haralson and veteran place kicker Shayne Graham.

The 6-foot, 255-pound Haralson played in all 16 games for New Orleans last season, starting 12, and was credited with 35 solo or assisted tackles, including three sacks and six tackles for losses. The 31-year-old also recovered a fumble.

Haralson has played eight NFL seasons, his first six with San Francisco and the past two with the Saints.

The 37-year-old Graham, who first joined the Saints late in 2013, has played 14 NFL seasons, including all of last season with New Orleans.

Graham made 19 of 22 field goals in 2014, his longest from 50 yards.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has confirmed the moves to The Associated Press.

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