Haralson was released by the Saints on Saturday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

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Following the release of Junior Galette, it appeared the 31-year-old Haralson would have a shot at a starting job, but he doesn't seem to fit with the Saints' new plan on defense. It won't be surprising if he signs with another team in short order, as he's played either 15 or 16 games in seven of the last eight seasons, with at least two sacks each year.

The Saints have re-signed Haralson to a one-year contract, ESPN.com reports.Haralson, who started 12 games for the Saints last season, primarily works as a run defender when the team run its 3-4 defense. The 31-year-old linebacker off the IDP radar in most formats, however, having finished up the 2014 and season with 35 tackles and three sacks.

The Saints are expected to use a rotation of Parys Haralson and Victor Butler at the outside linebacker position opposite Junior Galette. Haralson is penciled in as the early-down "starter" because he's a proficient edge-setting run defender. Butler will likely play in all sub-packages as the superior pass-rushing force. New Orleans finished with a top-five defense in Rob Ryan's first year as coordinator. The team looks even better on paper this season, with Butler healthy and Jairus Byrd added at free safety.

Saints re-signed OLB Parys Haralson.

The Packers are "expected to consider" free agent OLB Parys Haralson. He'd be a depth signing behind Clay Matthews and Nick Perry, likely replacing Mike Neal. Despite pre-free agency speculation to the contrary, Green Bay GM Ted Thompson has treated this signing period as he always has done, essentially avoiding it. Haralson, 30, had 3.5 sacks last season in New Orleans.

The Saints have had "preliminary discussions" about re-signing free agent OLB Parys Haralson. Haralson, 30, was acquired from the 49ers just ahead of last season and contributed as a run-stuffing 3-4 outside 'backer before suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Wild Card win over the Eagles. He should come cheap on a short-term deal.

Saints placed OLB Parys Haralson on injured reserve with a torn pectoral, ending his season. Haralson suffered the injury in Saturday's Wild Card win over the Eagles. He'd been setting the edge as a run-stuffing outside linebacker in the Saints' 3-4 defense. The Saints promoted sixth-round rookie OLB Rufus Johnson from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Will Herring will likely bookend Junior Galette at outside 'backer this weekend.

The Saints believe OLB Parys Haralson tore a pectoral muscle in Saturday's Wild Card win over the Eagles. Returning for the Super Bowl wouldn't be realistic. Haralson has been an on-and-off starter for New Orleans this season, providing solid run defense as an edge-setting outside linebacker. The Saints may have to start career special teamer Will Herring opposite Junior Galette moving forward.

Saints OLB Parys Haralson left Saturday's Wild Card game against the Eagles with an apparent shoulder injury. Haralson was injured after tackling Jason Avant at the end of the first half and had to be taken to the locker room for further evaluation. Will Herring has replaced him in the starting lineup.

Saints acquired OLB Parys Haralson from the 49ers in exchange for undisclosed compensation. The Saints are the most desperate team in football when it comes to pass rushers, and this move just confirms it. The 49ers were going to cut Haralson. 29 years old, Haralson didn't play a down last season due to a triceps tear, and hasn't registered more than five sacks in any campaign since 2008. He's a long shot to help New Orleans. Meanwhile, the 49ers are loaded with pass rushers. They have Cam Johnson and rookie Corey Lemonier coming off highly impressive preseasons behind Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks.