Saints tender former Vol Shy Tuttle, earn right of first refusal to other offers

The Saints tender former Vol Shy Tuttle, earn right of first refusal to other offers.

New Orleans has issued a one-year contract tender to restricted free agent and former Vol Shy Tuttle.

The Saints will pay Tuttle a fully-guaranteed $2.433 million for the 2022 season. New Orleans also has a right of first refusal should another team make Tuttle a better offer.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive tackle has appeared in 46 games for the Saints from 2019-21, totaling 92 tackles, two sacks, nine pass deflections and one interception.

Tuttle played for the Vols from 2015-18, totaling 79 tackles, one sack, one interception, three pass deflections and three fumble recoveries in 35 games.

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