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Tull

Tull is recovering from labrum surgery. The Saints have yet to clear him to practice and could hold him out until training camp. Tull will compete at strong-side linebacker when healthy.

Tull missed all of OTAs, but the Saints had been targeting training camp for his return. When healthy, he’ll compete at strong-side linebacker. Seventh-round pick Marcus Murphy and OL Antonio Johnson have also been placed on NFI.

The No. 148 overall pick, Tull missed all of training camp recovering from labrum surgery. He was eligible for reserve/PUP, but will be shut down for the year. Tull will be fully healthy for next offseason.

The rookie is coming off offseason labrum surgery. Tull will try to work his way up the depth chart at strong side linebacker. He’s behind Hau’oli Kikaha, Kasim Edebali and Ronald Powell.

Tull (6'2/246) was the Southern Conference Defensive POY three times, finishing his career with 60 tackles for loss, 10 forced fumbles, and a SoCon record 37 sacks. He obliterated the Combine, posting a 42 1/2-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump before running 4.57 at the UT-Chattanooga Pro Day. Tull beat up on FCS competition, but his dominance at that level combined with a relentless motor and freak-show athleticism suggest Tull stands a good chance to become an impact NFL edge presence.