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The move doesn’t clear any cap space, but does take the Vikings off the hook for Ayodele’s $2.2 million base salary. Ayodele struggled mightily in Minnesota’s scheme last season, failing to attract double teams on the nose and generating no pass rush. His possible involvement in the Saints’ bounty scandal didn’t help Ayodele’s chances of keeping a roster spot, either.

The 29-year-old Ayodele was the Saints’ starting nose tackle in 2009 and 2010 before washing out as a free agent bust in Minnesota last season. He could be a big contributor right away on running downs in New Orleans. Ayodele knows the system, plays a need position, and is coming nice and cheap.

Guion’s signing clouded Ayodele’s future while Evans’ re-signing may have sealed it. Ayodele was a bust during his first year in Minnesota last season, proving highly ordinary as a run stuffer.

Still just 24, Guion was used mostly as a three-technique tackle in 2011. He appeared in all 16 games, but made just three starts. He graded out positively against the run by Pro Football Focus, however, and thinks he’ll fare better at nose tackle. “I can see the ball better. Read the offensive line better,” Guion said. The news could spell the end of Remi Ayodele’s time in Minnesota.

Ayodele had started eight games this season, but had just three tackles during that span. On Monday, rookie Christian Ballard got the nod. Ayodele signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Vikings back in July.

Ayodele has started 42 games for the Saints and Vikings over the last three seasons. But at age 29 he no longer generates a push up front. He was also linked to the bounty scandal. The Saints also waived TE Jake Byrne, WR Marques Clark, WR Kevin Hardy, WR Derek Moye, OL Hutch Eckerson, OL Paul Fenaroli, OL Brian Folkerts, DE Donavan Robinson, DT Swanson Miller, LB Aaron Tevis, CB Kamaal McIlwain, CB Cord Parks and S Johnny Thomas.

Remi Ayodele is currently the No. 2 nose behind Jason Ferguson. Dallas may not be happy with aging nickel man Aaron Glenn, whose camp has been lackluster. The paper speculates that backup ILB Kevin Burnett could be bait.

Ayodele was with the Cowboys until final cuts in training camp. He will provide depth after the loss of Jason Ferguson to a torn bicep.

Akin’s brother was on the roster for five days.

He’ll add depth behing starters Grady Jackson and Rod Coleman.