Leigh

Torrence

The 30-year-old played for the Redskins in 2006-07 before turning into a roster yo-yo with the Saints over the past three seasons. Torrence will add veteran depth in subpackages if he makes the final roster in September.

Torrence was just signed in April, but became expendable after the Redskins claimed Morgan Trent off waivers. On the wrong side of 30, Torrence made 47 tackles and two interceptions in 26 games for the Saints the past two seasons. Getting released at this stage of the offseason bodes poorly for Torrence’s future.

The 30-year-old veteran was released by the Redskins in June after less than two months with the team. A potential dime back at best, Torrence recorded 47 tackles with two interceptions over 26 games with the Saints the past two seasons.

The injury flared up in the fourth quarter, but Smoot stayed in for the short handed Redskins, who lost Carlos Rogers for the year in Week 8. CB Leigh Torrance would likely get the start if Smoot cannot play against the Eagles.

We were a little surprised when Torrence got tendered after being claimed off waivers from Washington at the end of 2008, but he’s got new DC Gregg Williams on his side. Torrence still faces an uphill battle to make the club.

Caplan says the injury “sounds like” a Grade 3 sprain, or full tear. Porter doesn’t need surgery, but he may not return until the final few weeks of the season. Randall Gay and Malcolm Jenkins will start on the corners until Jabari Greer (groin) returns. Leigh Torrence will be the nickel back.

Torrence, the Saints’ No. 5 cornerback for most of the season, finishes up with 10 tackles and a half sack. The 27-year-old old is a favorite of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, but the Saints’ increased CB depth will put Torrence on the roster bubble if he’s retained in restricted free agency.