Saints expected to sign Kareem Hunt, Anthony Barr to reinforce injury-filled positions: report

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The New Orleans are reportedly expected to make some key veteran additions early in training camp, as running back Kareem Hunt and linebacker Anthony Barr seem set to sign. 

Both players made visits to New Orleans on Monday, and it appears they went well as the Saints want their services for the 2023 NFL season, according to ESPN.

The deals with both players are pending physicals, ESPN added. 

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Anthony Barr of the Dallas Cowboys lines up against the Jaguars at TIAA Bank Stadium on Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

In terms of Barr, it makes total sense the Saints went looking for some help given Andrew Dowell was lost for the season with a torn ACL to start training camp. Demario Davis has also been rehabbing a calf injury. 

Barr brings nine years of NFL experience to the table for New Orleans, eight of which came as a four-time Pro Bowler with the Minnesota Vikings. He most recently played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, totaling 58 tackles, one sack and two fumble recoveries. 

The ninth overall pick by the Vikings in 2014 out of UCLA, Barr figures to slot right in and compete for a starting role. 

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In Hunt’s case, the running back position for the Saints has been the biggest storyline next to Derek Carr’s arrival this offseason. Alvin Kamara was told of his three-game suspension to start the year due to a 2022 Las Vegas incident. 

The Saints were proactive in bringing in Detroit Lions standout Jamaal Williams, who led the NFL in rushing touchdowns last year. Third-round pick Kendre