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Morning Break: Defensive end Chris Rumph II joins the Saints

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Tuesday, April 29

Apr 29, 2025 at 08:56 AM

Saints News from NOLA.com

The Saints sign a defensive lineman with a Brandon Staley connection after NFL draft

The NFL draft is over, but the New Orleans Saints are still adding to their defense. The Saints announced Monday that they've signed defensive end Chris Rumph II to a one-year contract. Rumph, a 2021 fourth-round pick, spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, meaning he'll unite with defensive coordinator Brandon Staley in New Orleans. SEE MORE >>

Saints News from NewOrleansSaints.com

New Orleans Saints agree to terms with DE Chris Rumph II

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defensive end Chris Rumph II on a one-year contract. SEE MORE >>

News from NFL.com

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald: Jalen Milroe is a QB, not Taysom Hill

The Seattle Seahawks drafted dynamic dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft to develop him for the future. But one of the best running quarterbacks to enter the draft could see a packet of plays right out of the gate. SEE MORE >>

Chiefs personnel exec compares first-round OT Josh Simmons to Christian Darrisaw, Rashawn Slater

The Kansas City Chiefs might have plucked Patrick Mahomes' future blindside protector with the final pick of the first round, grabbing Ohio State product Josh Simmons. SEE MORE >>

Niners, TE George Kittle agree to 4-year, $76.4 million contract extension

George Kittle has extended his stay in The Bay again.The San Francisco 49ers are signing Kittle to a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday, per sources informed of the deal. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed. SEE MORE >>

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Chris Rumph II joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos

New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent defensive end Chris Rumph II. Check out Rumph II in action with the Los Angeles Chargers during his NFL career.

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Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) pumps the crowd up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 34-28.

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) runs during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.

Kyusung Gong/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) tackles wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Jaguars defeated the Chargers 38-10.

John McGillen/NFL

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) pressures the pocket during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. Kansas City won 34-28 in overtime. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) rushes during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

Ben Liebenberg/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) tackles Los Angeles Rams quarterback Brett Rypien (11) during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.

Kyusung Gong/Associated Press

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Linebacker (94) Chris Rumph II of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Cowboys defeated the Chargers 20-17.

Jeff Lewis/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) runs during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.

Kyusung Gong/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) runs for the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati.

Emilee Chinn/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) runs during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.

Kyusung Gong/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.

Ashley Landis/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) celebrates a fumble recovery during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 1st, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 24-17.

John McGillen/NFL

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Los Angeles Chargers offensive linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) celebrates after a tackle during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

Ashley Landis/Associated Press

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Linebacker (94) Chris Rumph II of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Chargers won 24-19.

Jeff Lewis/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins, right, is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers' Chris Rumph II during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

Ashley Landis/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

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Denver Broncos tight end Andrew Beck (83) tries to elude the tackle of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) runs during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Los Angeles Chargers' Chris Rumph II (94) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) tries to get a pass off as he is hit by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.

Rick Scuteri/Associated Press

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II looks on between plays against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore.

Gail Burton/Associated Press

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