METAIRIE, La. -- While their pursuit of New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler remains in limbo, the New Orleans Saints agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with Sterling Moore, the veteran cornerback who started 12 games for them last year.
Moore's agent, Andy Simms, confirmed the deal on Twitter. Terms were not disclosed.
The 27-year-old Moore was an excellent fill-in for the Saints after signing in Week 1 last year and earning a full-time job because of injuries at the position. Even if the Saints do wind up trading for Butler, Moore could serve a valuable role as the nickel back alongside Butler and Delvin Breaux.
Moore has played for six different teams since going undrafted in 2011, but he he has been a solid part-time starter in many of his landing spots.
The 5-foot-10, 202-pounder led the Saints in 2016 with 13 passes defensed, and he tied for the team lead with two interceptions while starting 12 games for an injury-riddled secondary.
Moore has six career interceptions and five forced fumbles with the Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015), Dallas Cowboys (2012-14) and Patriots (2011-2012). He also spent time in training camps with the Oakland Raiders in 2011 and Buffalo Bills in 2016.