The Saints re-signed Gray to a three-year contract worth $9.6 million Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The deal also includes $2.4 million to sign and an additional $500,000 per season, totaling out to a maximum of $11.1 million, per Rapoport. Gray has operated as New Orleans' special-teams leader since joining the team back in 2018. The 27-year-old tallied 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks across 27 defensive reps and 310 special-teams snaps in 2022.
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Saints' J.T. Gray: Returns to practice in full
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Gray (hamstring/back) was listed as a full participant on the Saints' injury report Thursday.
Gray has been sidelined for the Saints' last three games while dealing with a lingering hamstring injury. The 26-year-old was then limited in the first practice coming off the team's Week 14 bye, but he should be ready to go again after ramping up his activity Thursday. Gray was named an All-Pro on special teams in 2021, and he should reprise his prominent role on punts and kickoffs Sunday against Atlanta.
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Saints' J.T. Gray: Won't play Week 11
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Gray (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Gray will miss his first game of the season after failing to practice ahead of this Week 11 contest. The core special teamer lined up for 71 percent of the Saints' special-teams snaps during the team's loss to the Steelers last Sunday, so it's unclear when this hamstring issue first arose. Nevertheless, Gray will now look to work his way back into practice before New Orleans' next game against San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 27.
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Saints' J.T. Gray: Active Sunday
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Gary (hamstring) is active for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Gary drew a questionable injury designation after being limited in practice all week, but he'll be available for the season opener. The fifth-year safety has mostly operated on special teams during his first four seasons with New Orleans.
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Saints' J.T. Gray: Returns from COVID list
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Gray (undisclosed) was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.
Gray missed last week's loss to Miami but should be good to go Sunday against the Panthers. His contributions have come primarily on special teams.
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Saints' J.T. Gray: Staying in New Orleans
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Gray agreed Wednesday with the Saints on a two-year, $4 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Gray was set to become a restricted free agent, but he'll stay put after re-upping with New Orleans on a deal containing $2 million guaranteed. The 25-year-old has been a key contributor on special teams for the Saints since 2019.
