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Katherine Terrell returned to ESPN in 2022 to cover the New Orleans Saints after previously covering the Cincinnati Bengals. Saints veterans Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan reworked their contracts to stay with the team, with Mathieu's deal being incentive-based and Jordan taking a pay decrease for the first time in his career. Both players have been key contributors to the team and are committed to continuing their careers in New Orleans. Full Article
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