Schoettmer, Rashad ink NFL deals, will compete for spots

Posted May 2, 2016
The Saints offered Jeff Schoettmer a three-year deal and a $5,600 signing bonus, but told him they plan to bring in another undrafted linebacker to compete with him. The former UNC walk-on from the Dallas-area will have to compete for spot. The Texans offered former UNC linebacker Shakeel Rashad a three-year deal with a $10,000 signing bonus. (Carolina Blue)

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