The New Orleans Saints are cutting ties with tight end Jeremy Shockey.
Jay Glazer of FOX Sports first reported that the Saints are terminating Shockey’s contract, and the Saints have confirmed the move.
“It’s a business, I understand,” Shockey told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. “I’ll just go play hard for someone else. Whoever gets me it’s going to be a steal.”
Shockey has long been a favorite of Saints coach Sean Payton, who was the Giants’ offensive coordinator in 2002, when Shockey was the Giants’ first-round draft pick. So in that respect this move may seem like a surprise.
But the Saints loved the production that rookie tight end Jimmy Graham had in 2010, so it’s not a shock that Shockey is being let go to make room for Graham as the new No. 1 tight end in New Orleans.
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He is a punk.
I’ve never bought into “Shockey is great”. He is pretty damned good for sure. But great? Nope.
Shockey’s body is breaking down and the Saints have two other quality TE’s. I’ll give this to Shockey, the man plays so hard it’s ridiculous. The guy goes over the middle and runs with no helmet on. I think he’ll land somewhere, it just won’t be easy since there are so many good young TE’s in this league.
Hey Jeremy…just try not to “Over exert” yourself at any Vegas pools this off season and you should have no trouble finding work in 2011.
This guy is a chump.
Ahh, he’s been gimpy since he left NYG.
so it’s not a shock that Shockey is being let go to make room for Graham as the new No. 1 tight end in New Orleans
I see what you did there.
..it makes sense – even to him…but i always hate to see it end that way – good luck & Geaux Saints!!!
His hair is greasy.
Shockey ‘s better days are behind him. Big mouth, big money, not enough talent. SEEEE YA !!!!!
Shockey is a tough SOB who played hurt a lot and was key figure in Super Bowl run….his leadership and toughness in locker room will be missed. That said, it is a business, and Jimmy Graham is a star in the making and was a steal in the third round for us.
Between Graham and Thomas, they should be fine without him. Where will football’s answer to John Rocker go next?
“Whoever gets me it’s going to be a steal.”
Only if he plays for free. He is barely worth the veteran minimum if he agrees to keep his mouth shut which he hasn’t done yet in his career.
Shockey and Plaxico back in New York…On the Jets.
come to atlanta, backup gonzo for one year and he’ll prob retire n starter is all urs n teach rudolph the ropes wen we draft him n michael palmer already on our roster
Never really has gotten to be as good as he thinks he is….
hmm.. I wonder if this is purely a monetary issue or something else? There will be teams lined up for his services though.. And he’s right, he will be a steal when he signs for the veterans minimum..
couldnt have asked for a much better career though. statistically one of the best tight ends ever, won a superbowl with the saints, and held on while the defense in new york won one for him.
He went to the U, perhaps the fish could check him out. Bill
Shockey will land on his feet soon enough. He’s proved that he can be a team player during his time with the Saints. There are a lot of teams that could use a TE like him.
Great line “Whoever gets me it’s going to be a steal.”. Just slightly optimistic there Jeremy..as if you are ‘definitely’ going to be picked up. Then again..he’s always been blissfully ignorant.
Wow. Remember this kid in his rookie year? He was a freak. Now, he’s a castaway.
NFL really does stand for Not For Long.
his production didn’t match up with his salary, and Jimmy Graham is shaping up to be a bona fide stud. hope you enjoyed your stay, Shock. we loved having you.
Shocking.
Too bad he couldn’t stay healthy. He’s talented as hell but you can count on him missing 3-4 games/year and another 3 being nicked up to the point of being unproductive.
He helped us win a SB though, and I’ll always remember him dragging a safety 25 yards down the field against Miami in 09.
I knew it
The hack got cut again
Best thing the giants did was cut him and now the saints
I hear al davis calling or the dead skins one of those teams that like flash and no sizzle
Shockey no blockey so he take walky.
Thanks for your contributions Shockey…especially that TD in the Super Bowl. But you were always hurt (like Reggie Bush) and make way too much. You’ll be missed. xoxo
If he is a bargain, the Panthers are looking for a guy like Shockey.
Thanks for the good times, Shock. Wishing him the best of luck with a new team.
Now all Graham has to do is learn how to hang on to the ball.
Shockey is overrated and has a bad attitude.
Every coach has players he loves….doesn’t mean he should keep them when they can no longer play.
Wow! This is Shockey-ing news!
I wouldn’t mind seeing him and Visanthe giving the Vikings a nice 1-2 punch for our single back sets.
Doubt it will happen, but for the right price I suppose it’s possible.
Money on the Carolina Panthers…
He was a great tight end for NY and N.O. when he was on the field but he’s never played a complete season without missing a game from injury. I guess you could say that for a lot of guys though.
Shockey will definitely make someone happy at TE if he can stay healthy. I never cared much for his decision to go to NO, anyways.
him and bradford would make a great tandem just sayin
Shockey was a good tight end but a lousy team player, double fisting at the superbowl in a suite but to good to sit on the sideline a root his team on. Just another thug from U of Miami.
the strippers in the Big Easy will miss him
Time for booze and drugs 24/7. Next stop… Oakland or Philadelphia.
Better days behind him yes. But still better than anything the Eagles have at tight end.. If the price is right they should get him. Celeg drops to many balls and the rookie is mediocore at best. They could use some speed at that position too.
Denver needs a catching TE
i would like to buy him for what i think he’s worth and sell him for what he thinks he’s worth. i would make enough on that deal to sign a ton of good free agents.
i wonder if he’s into the Purple drank?
aliowlsfalcons19 says:
Feb 22, 2011 5:20 PM
come to atlanta, backup gonzo for one year and he’ll prob retire n starter is all urs n teach rudolph the ropes wen we draft him n michael palmer already on our roster
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dude, this is not twitter
If Miller doesn’t get resigned ( not sure why he wouldn’t ) you might see Shockey wind up in Oakland.
Undoubtedly some of you can’t see a good player when you see him. And then again you don’t care to. Whichever it is I must say that if it was one of your favorite players you’d be shouting from the rooftops how unfair it was that they be cut. We the Saints fans feel that Shockey was good for our team at one time and maybe he hasn’t been of late but that’s not to say that he’s a has been period. Some of you so called macho men wouldn’t last a nano second in his shoes. And before you say it I’ll confirm it: I’m a girl and I do know a thing or 2 about football. Too, there are veteran players out there today who need to be gone who are liabilites to their teams so lets not pick on just one player shall we. The main thing is lets just hope there is a season and we can all enjoy the game we enjoy.
As a Saints fan I am sad to see Jeremy go. He was a bigtime postseason hero in the run to the Lombardi Trophy. I know he wasn’t as productive last season and Jimmy Graham is a huge breakout talent, but I still feel it would have been fine to have the two work in tandem.
Thanks Jeremy, for helping the Saints win the Super Bowl. No matter what happens, you will always be a Super Bowl champion.
miami bound…
As a Saints fan, I will also say I hope this means they are making financial room for a nice contract for Pierre Thomas or to pick up someone like Shaun Rogers.
Shockey has a Super Bowl ring from each of his last two teams.. maybe the lunatic is a good luck charm.
The guy plays with a ton of heart. Sadly, the rest of his body can’t keep up. Lifelong Giant fan, and Shock is still my boy
from one U to the other…..its all about the U
I agree with JayRock123. But he’s lived out his usefulness. Maybe now he’ll be paid what he’s worth on the field.
Take your talents to South Beach, baby!
Sorry to see you go Shemp. (3 Stooges)
Average TE at best when he’s healthy.
he should go to the vique*n’s they loooove those over the hill guys !!
If you care to put in the effort to block 25 times a game, it would be really cool to see him in GB lined up in a two TE set.
WOW letting shockey go. I thought Drew sucked this year. They should have cut Drew the punk.
After the news conference, Shockey decided to go to the French Quarter for one last night of dehydration.
hoobsher says: Feb 22, 2011 5:25 PM
couldnt have asked for a much better career though. statistically one of the best tight ends ever,
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I never would have guessed it but that’s true. I saw a list yesterday and he’s pretty close reception wise with some really great TEs.
I suppose no one bothers to read statistics. They don’t lie. As a native New Orleanian and Saints fan, I am devastated that this outstanding gladiator has been cut. Not only is he enthusiastic and plays the game with a huge heart, he is one of the finest Tight Ends in football statistically also. Of course, he can actually do something other than type nasty emails….that alone makes him a source of envy. Whatever team is lucky enough to get him has a new fan. Me!