By Doug Tatum, The Times-Picayune

New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory has undergone sports hernia surgery, Coach Sean Payton announced after practice Friday.

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By Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints welcomed a number of familiar faces back to practice on Thursday.

Lance Moore, Carl Nicks, Roman Harper, Jermon Bushrod, Scott Shanle and David Thomas were among more than a dozen veteran free agents who practiced for the first time in training camp.

Veteran free agents who signed with their respective teams in the past week had to wait until the Collective Bargaining Agreement was ratified on Thursday before they could return to practice.

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By John Reid, The Times Picayune

The New Orleans Saints confirmed today that first round pick Cameron Jordan has reached an agreement on a contract.

The Associated Press is reporting that Jordan agreed to a four year, $7.7 million deal.

Jordan was the Saints’ only remaining draft pick that had not reached an agreement. He was one of the six first-round picks that remained unsigned.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Danny Watkins, who was drafted one slot ahead of Jordan at 23rd in last April’s draft, agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million deal on Monday. Also, all eight draft picks selected after Jordan had already signed or agreed to terms.

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By John Reid, The Times Picayune

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with tight end David Thomas, according to league sources.

Earlier Tuesday,  the Saints agreed to terms with backup tight end Tory Humphrey.

The team also released  waived the following rookies: cornerback Josh Gatlin (waived/injured) and guard Carl Johnson (waived/failed physical).