Jeff

Charleston

A fringe roster type as a situational pass rusher, Charleston has posted seven sacks in 52 games with the Saints over the past four seasons. Resonno went undrafted out of Mizzou in April.

Charleston takes the roster spot of Adrian Clayborn, who is out for the season with a knee injury. He’ll play behind new starting end Daniel Te’o-Nesheim.

Harrington returns as New Orleans’ inactive third quarterback.

Charleston gives New Orleans a fourth end behind Will Smith, Charles Grant, and Bobby McCray. Stanley will be a fifth tackle until Sed Ellis returns.

Charleston adds depth to a banged-up defensive line.

The one-year, $1.101 million offer flew under the radar because the Saints never announced it. The Saints can match all offers for Charleston, but they won’t receive compensation if he leaves.

A former undrafted free agent from Idaho State, Charles finished last year with 10 tackles and zero sacks in 16 appearances. He also contributes on special teams, but will be low on the depth chart if he makes the 2010 roster.

All four become unrestricted free agents by next Thursday. After a strong start to last year, Bell fell out of favor when a mid-season knee sprain sapped his explosiveness. Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush will return as the backfield focal points, but the team may be in the market for a short-yardage back. One possibility could be Drew Brees’ buddy LaDainian Tomlinson.