Bushrod (thumb) signed a one-day contract with the Saints on Thursday and announced his retirement from professional football.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod indicated he was contemplating retirement in January and decided to call it a career after not signing with a team throughout the offseason. The 35-year-old appeared in 145 games (128 starts) with the Saints, Bears and Dolphins over his 12-year career.

Bushrod underwent surgery on his right thumb Tuesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod didn't miss any time due to his thumb injury this season and the surgery won't hinder his ability to play going forward. The veteran lineman is set to become an unrestricted free agent and hasn't yet made a final decision on if he'll play in 2019 or retire.

Bushrod is uncertain to continue his playing career in 2019, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod returned to the team who drafted him in 2007 last offseason when he signed with the Saints on a modest one-year contract. Now set to return to the free-agent market in March, the 34-year-old understandably is considering retirement, though it wouldn't be a huge surprise if New Orleans lured Bushrod back for one more potential playoff run.

Bushrod (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Eagles, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod was able to fully practice Friday after having been limited Wednesday and Thursday. With starting left tackle Terron Armstead also ready to go, Bushrod will likely return to a reserve role versus the Eagles.

Bushrod (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod will join fellow linemen Terron Armstead (pectoral) and Larry Warford (knee) on the sideline Week 17. The Saints already clinched the No. 1 seed, and will focus on getting their O-line healthy for the playoffs.

Bushrod (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod did not practice in any capacity this week, and will remain sidelined as he nurses a hamstring injury sustained during Monday's win over the Panthers. With starting left tackle Terron Armstead (pectoral) slated to retake the field Week 16, Bushrod's absence is unlikely to notably impact New Orleans' offense.

Bushrod is believed to have sustained hamstring injury during Monday's game against the Panthers but will undergo more tests Tuesday, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Saints suffering a number of injuries along their offensive line recently, there will be hope that Bushrod's hamstring does not prevent him from playing going forward. More will be known about his status once more tests are done and the practice week begins.

Bushrod (personal) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is expected to play against the Vikings on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod understandably did not participate in New Orleans' win over the Ravens in Week 7 due to the death of his newborn daughter. Now having rejoined the Saints, Bushrod will resume his normal position as a depth tackle.

Bushrod did not travel with the team and won't play Sunday's game at Baltimore, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod is understandably not with the team due to the recent death of his newborn daughter. Rick Leonard will serve as the primary backup at offensive tackle in his absence.

Bushrod signed a contract with the Saints on Wednesday Joel A. Erickson of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bushrod was just released by the Saints on Thursday, but with the team electing to release Michael Ola on Wednesday, New Orleans is bringing back Bushrod to maintain some depth at tackle.