Sanford has been placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanford has missed nearly the entire offseason with an injury, although the specifics surrounding it remain unclear. He's been placed on injured reserve and will miss the 2016-17 season, although he could be released by the team on an injury settlement. Sanford was slated to be a depth option at safety during the upcoming season, as both Kenny Vaccaro and Jairus Byrd are likely locked into the starting lineup.

Sanford agreed to terms on a one-year deal to rejoin the Saints, NFL Network's Rand Getlin reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanford started 41 games for the Vikings from 2011 to 2013, but he's mostly just been a backup and special teams contributor with New Orleans the past two seasons. He may have to compete for a spot on the roster, as Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro are locked in as the starting safeties.

The Saints re-signed Sanford to a one-year contract Friday, NOLA.com's Evan Woodberry reports. Sanford started for the Vikings from 2011 to 2013, but he managed just 13 tackles in nine games for the Redskins and Saints last season. He'll likely serve as one of the Saints' top backups at safety.

Sanford agreed to a contract with the Saints on Tuesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports. Sanford appeared in three games for the Redskins earlier this season after spending five years with the Vikings. He will provide some depth in the Saints' defensive backfield.

Sanford signed with the Redskins on Monday, The Washington Post reports. Sanford started 44 games at safety for the Vikings since being a seventh round pick in 2009. However, with veteran Ryan Clark currently occupying the Redskins' starting free safety position, it's likely that Sanford will see most playing time on special teams moving forward.

Sanford has been placed on injured reserve, ESPN reports. Sanford entered training camp as the expected starter at strong safety, but he fell behind Chris Crocker and Robert Blanton and then suffered an injury in the third preseason game.

Sanford suffered a quad injury in Saturday's preseason game, Fox Sports North reports. It was assumed Sanford was the leader for the starting strong safety job heading into training camp, but he appears to have fallen behind Chris Crocker and Robert Blanton. He didn't get a chance to move up on the depth chart since he was out early in the game.

Chris Crocker has been working with the first-team defense in practice and appears to have a shot to win the starting strong safety job over Sanford, ESPN reports. It was assumed Sanford was the leader for the starting strong safety job heading into training camp, but it sounds like both Sanford and Robert Blanton (if healthy) have passed him on the depth chart.

Sanford did not play in Friday's preseason win over Oakland due to back spasms, ESPN reports. Sanford is competing with Robert Blanton, Mistral Raymond and rookie Antone Exum for the starting strong safety role. All but Exum are dealing with injuries in the preseason. Sanford's injury sounds minor and he may be able to play in the team's next preseason game.

Vikings SS Jamarca Sanford exited Sunday night's Week 8 game against the Packers in the first quarter with a groin injury. His return is questionable. Mistral Raymond has replaced him in the starting lineup.