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.
Free-agent TE Foster Moreau reached agreement today on a three-year, $12 million that includes $8 million fully guaranteed and an additional $3 million in incentives with the New Orleans Saints, per source. Moreau winds up back in Louisiana.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 10, 2023
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:
The mission hasn't changed… let's get it https://t.co/DUEuOeBGJo
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) May 10, 2023
modern medicine is amazing, man. to be cleared to sign two months after a lymphoma diagnosis is so cool and such a relief.
glad to hear it. and a hometown guy signing with the Saints, at that! 👏👏👏 https://t.co/bYjybR3W8I
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) May 10, 2023
Foster Moreau was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma this off-season after a routine physical with the New Orleans Saints revealed it. Now after his progress battling cancer, Moreau has signed with the Saints and will play for the team that helped save his life. WHAT A STORY. pic.twitter.com/eqmiZMCIK4
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 10, 2023
Foster Moreau received a very positive diagnosis, per source. He's still getting treatment but it won't impact his participation. The Saints will bring him along slowly, but he is not expected to have any limitations.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 10, 2023
I love everything about this. His journey. His fight. He’s coming back to Louisiana. #NFLSU https://t.co/wNVleoP40Y
— Farrah Yvette (@farrah_yvette) May 10, 2023
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
Foster Moreau and his camp have been adamant from Day 1 that stepping away from football was just a pause, not an end to his career, as he undergoes treatment. Really cool story that he'll end up a Saint after all. https://t.co/pHlWzLoj29
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 10, 2023
