"The New Orleans Saints have terminated the contract of tight end Jeremy Shockey, the team released in a statement.

"I'd like to thank Jeremy for the contributions he made to our team during his time in New Orleans," Saints GM Mickey Loomis said. "These decisions are never easy to make and we wish him the best in the future."

"Jeremy played an important role in helping our team bring a Super Bowl championship to New Orleans," said Coach Sean Payton. "He contributed to the success of our offense, both as a pass-catcher and run blocker, and we're appreciative of his efforts.""