New Orleans Saints sign former Chiefs DE Tanoh Kpassagnon to two-year deal

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) is introduced before an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium – Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints made another signing on Monday.

The Saints have agreed to a two-year contract with former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon.

Here are the contract details, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

Tanoh Kpassagnon signed a two-year deal worth $4.5 million. He received a $500,000 signing bonus and $2 million in guarantees. The deal carries three void years. Max value of $5.25 million if he achieves a sack escalator.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 29, 2021

Kpassagnon was drafted in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft by Kansas City. The 6’7″ defensive end has spent the last four seasons with the Chiefs.

Kpassagnon has recorded 74 tackles, seven sacks, 12 tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 61 regular season appearances. He has started in 24 games.

New Orleans also announced the signing of tight end Nick Vannett on Monday. He has signed a three-year contract with the Saints.

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