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The New Orleans Saints lost linebacker A.J. Klein in the early hours of free agency, with the veteran quickly accepting an offer from the Buffalo Bills and his old coach Sean McDermott. And it didn’t take long for Klein to voice his appreciation for the city he’s called home the last three years.
Klein wrote a post from his official Instagram account thanking the Saints for the opportunity and fans for their support during his stop in New Orleans, where he started 42 of the 43 regular season games he’s played since 2017. Except for a four-game absence in his first year due to injury, Klein rarely missed a snap as the co-starter next to Demario Davis in most sets.
But his time in New Orleans meant more to him than football. It’s the city where he met his wife, and where their daughter was born. He’s obviously excited for the next chapter in his life, but Klein made sure to spell out just how significant his experience in New Orleans has been.
“Having to say farewell to New Orleans has been a bittersweet notion for my wife and I to realize,” Klein wrote. “This city has built our family and we will forever carry it close to our hearts.”
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