NFL CAREER – Veteran cornerback has bolstered the secondary since arriving in a trade with Green Bay in 2004. Often matching up with an opponent’s top receiver, McKenzie has notched eight interceptions with the Saints and has been one of the leaders of the defense. In 2006, he posted 46 tackles – his highest total with New Orleans – picked off two passes and had 15 pass defenses while starting all 16 contests. McKenzie shows toughness when filling holes against the run, but his skills are most evident when matching strides with opposing wide receivers. For his career, he has recorded 429 stops (344 solo), a sack, 23 interceptions for 249 yards in returns, knocked away 121 passes and recovered one fumble. He was a third-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 1999 and as a rookie immediately stepped into the starting lineup.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a three-year contract extension, 7/30/05; Acquired in trade with Green Bay Packers, with Saints sending QB J.T. O’Sullivan and second-round pick (51st overall) to Green Bay for McKenzie and a conditional pick in 2006 NFL Draft, 10/4/04; Signed five-year contract extension with Green Bay, 1/7/02; Signed to three-year contract by Green Bay, 7/8/99; Selected by Green Bay with third-round pick (87th overall) in 1999 NFL Draft.

HONORS – 2001: All-Madden; 1999: Football Digest All-Rookie team, Football News All-Rookie team.

2006 – At left cornerback, started all 16 games for first time since 2001 and had 46 stops (28 solo), two interceptions for a team-high 54 yards in returns and ranked second on the club with 15 pass defenses…Had season-high eight tackles (four solo) at Cleveland, Sept. 10…Started 100th game of his career at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5, and had five stops and knocked away a pass…Top performance came vs. San Francisco, Dec. 3, where he intercepted a pair of passes with 54 yards in returns – tying a career-high. His first INT and 54-yard return came in the third quarter to set up a field goal to give the Saints a 17-10 lead. His second was a diving catch at the New Orleans 9 in the fourth quarter to end San Francisco’s comeback hopes. It was the fourth multi-interception day of his career.…Had three pass defenses at Dallas, Dec. 10…Opened both postseason contests at LCB…Had four tackles (three solo) and a forced fumble at Chicago, 1/21/07, in NFC Championship Game. 2005 – Started all 15 games he appeared in at LCB, missing one game with a groin injury…Had 53 tackles, an interception and eight pass defenses, ranking second on the club…An integral part of a defense that finished third in the NFL and second in the NFC in pass defense…Made three tackles, a 11-yard interception return and a pass defense at Carolina, Sept. 11. 2004 – Arrived Oct. 4 trade with Green Bay and started all 10 games he was active for…Paced club with five interceptions and was second with 13 pass defenses. Added 39 tackles (29 solo)…Had first interception with the Saints with a 14-yard return vs. Kansas City, Nov. 14…Inactive vs. Denver, Nov. 21 with knee injury…Had an interception with a five-yard return at Dallas, Dec. 12. Interception in end zone ended a potential scoring drive…Recorded five tackles (four solo) and interception at Tampa Bay, Dec. 19…Matched career high with two interceptions vs. Atlanta, Dec. 26…Came on strong over the final four games – all victories – recording four interceptions, six pass defenses and 14 tackles. 2003 – Packers' starting LCB for fifth consecutive year…Started first 14 and inactive for final two contests due to right turf toe injury…Returned to start both playoff games…Led team in pass defenses for second-straight year and third time in career with 20…Added 58 stops (55 solo)…Notched eight pass defenses in two postseason games, along with two forced fumbles and 11 tackles and a sack…Tied career-best with six pass defenses Dec. 7 vs. Chicago, including a pair of interceptions – the second multiple INT game of career – and a 90-yard interception return for TD. 2002 – Led Packers in pass defenses with 15, despite missing three games…Also intercepted two passes, recorded 64 tackles, a sack and recovered a fumble…Started 13 games, plus playoff contest vs. Atlanta …Inactive for two games and did not play in another with groin injur…Had interception at New Orleans, Sept. 15, among a season-best three pass defenses…Recorded first NFL sack at Tampa Bay, Nov. 24. 2001 – Opened at left cornerback in 16 games for the second time…Had 70 tackles (60 solo), two interceptions and career-high 21 pass defenses…Also started both playoff games…Had 38-yard interception return TD vs. Minnesota, Dec. 30. 2000 – A pair of knee injuries limited him to 10 games with eight starts…Inactive for six contests…Finished with eight pass defenses, an interception, and 34 tackles (32 solo)…Sept. 3 vs. N.Y. Jets, suffered lateral cartilage tear in left knee. Injury demanded surgery, forcing him to be inactive for the next five games. 1999 – Started 16 games at cornerback…Led club with six interceptions…Notched 65 tackles (53 solo)…Had two interceptions vs. Arizona, 1/2/00.

COLLEGE – Three-year letterman (1996-98) at Memphis…First-team All-Conference USA as sophomore and junior…Played in 32 straight games for Tigers, with 26 consecutive starts…Finished career with 206 tackles and six interceptions and added 28 tackles and two fumble recoveries on special teams …Spent time at wide receiver for scout team during 1995 redshirt year…Majored in business management.

PERSONAL – Full name: Michael Terrance McKenzie…Dedicated to community service in the New Orleans area. Through his “34 Ways Foundation” holds a youth football camp that also includes college prep classes before training camp each year, among other charitable endeavors during each season…Born in Miami…All-Dade County selection at free safety as a senior at Norland HS in Miami…Had 16 interceptions in prep career…Two-year letter winner in football also lettered twice in basketball...Owns a record label, 34 Ways Entertainment… Hobbies include restoring classic automobiles, he owns a 1968 Chrysler Newport and 1966 Buick Electra…Splits offseason residence between Miami and Memphis, Tenn.