Saints Sign Running Back Tim Hightower To “Futures” Contract
New Orleans Saints have signed running back Tim Hightower to a "futures" contract.
Tim Hightower has been out of the league since 2011 with various injuries. When he was still in the league, however, Hightower scored ten touchdowns as a rookie for the Cardinals in 2008. His most productive season on the ground was 2010 when he rushed for 736 yards.
What does a "futures" contract mean? Basically the same thing as a regular active roster contract, it just doesn't go into effect until the start of the next league year.
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