The good news continues for Foster Moreau. The veteran tight-end revealed in March that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma during a routine physical with the New Orleans Saints. Then, Moreau announced that he would be temporarily stepping away from football to focus on his health.
Fortunately, Moreau has received another positive diagnosis and plans to play in 2023.
On Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Moreau reached an agreement with the Saints on a three-year, $12 million contract. Moreau’s deal with New Orleans includes $8 million fully guaranteed and an additional $3 million in incentives.
The 26-year-old Moreau was a 2019 fourth-round draft choice of the Las Vegas Raiders. After spending the past three seasons in Las Vegas, Moreau has decided to head to his hometown New Orleans. He attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans and played college football at LSU.
In four seasons (2019-22) with the Raiders, Moreau hauled 91 receptions for 1,107 yards with 12 touchdown receptions. Last season, Moreau recorded a career-high in receptions (33) and receiving yards (420), with two receiving touchdowns.
Not only will he now have the opportunity to return to his hometown after receiving a clean bill of health, but Moreau also reunites with his quarterback, Derek Carr, in The Big Easy.
The NFL world – Carr included – reacted to the excellent Saints news on social media:
Good for Foster Moreau. Hope he continues to heal in his recovery. https://t.co/JYI7mXtLP8
— 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 (@CameronParkerPO) May 10, 2023
#Saints getting Moreau on a three-year deal is huge for them and him.
So cool that he'll have a landing spot immediately when he's ready to return to football. And it's home. https://t.co/znHCFHbWZi
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) May 10, 2023