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Saints sign former No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith

Mark Sanchez

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) passes as Jason Smith (63) blocks Seattle Seahawks’ Leroy Hill, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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The Saints added some tackle depth, but can’t be finished looking.

The team announced they had signed former No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith to a one-year contract.

Smith was a bust with the Rams after their 2009 draft investment, and never really made a peep with the Jets after being traded for Wayne Hunter.

The Saints haven’t replaced free agent departure Jermon Bushrod, leaving Charles Brown and Zach Strief as the starters.

Smith’s a depth signing at this point, and the Saints have been looking closely at the tackles in this year’s draft.