Foster Moreau agrees to deal Saints after cancer diagnosis

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Just two months ago tight end Foster Moreau revealed that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.

But now the free agent's NFL career is set to continue as his agent Joe Linta told ESPN that he is signing a contract with the New Orleans Saints. Moreau's three-year contract is worth $12 million, according to the NFL Network. The Saints later announced the deal.

Linta added that Moreau's deal includes up to $3 million in incentives.

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Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Jan. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

In March, the 26-year-old was undergoing standard physical prior to working out an agreement, but doctors discovered that Moreau had cancer.

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Moreau spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Raiders, but he was visiting the Saints two months ago as part of his free agency process. He also visited the Cincinnati Bengals.

Shortly after the cancer diagnosis Moreau expressed optimism that the doctors would "be able to get rid of all of it."

Tight end Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 30-24.  (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Since he began treatment, Moreau has experienced some positive results and plans to play in 2023, according to Linta.

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