Saints TE John Gilmore left Monday night's game in the second quarter with a right ankle injury. He's not expected to return. Gilmore is strictly a blocking tight end.

Saints agreed to terms with TE John Gilmore. The nine-year veteran was cut by the Steelers Saturday. He'll see time in two-tight end sets as a blocking specialist in New Orleans. Gilmore has never caught more than 15 passes in a season.

Steelers released TE John Gilmore. The 32-year-old former Buccaneerw and Bears tight end was signed to serve as a blocking specialist, but the Steelers liked what they saw from undrafted rookie Weslye Saunders as the backup to Heath Miller.

Steelers TE John Gilmore is not assured of a roster spot. Gilmore was signed earlier this month to serve as a blocking specialist behind Heath Miller, but is apparently battling both undrafted rookie Weslye Saunders and second-year pro Jamie McCoy for a roster spot. A load at 6-foot-6, 273 pounds, Saunders is a better bet than McCoy to beat out Gilmore.

Steelers signed TE John Gilmore, formerly of the Bucs. The Steelers needed a backup for Heath Miller after losing free agent Matt Spaeth to the Bears last week. Gilmore will fill a blocking role.