Jonathan Bullard remains on the free agent market, but that could soon change. The veteran defensive lineman has a visit lined up with the Saints today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. 
Bullard started his career with the Bears, and during the 2017 and ’18 seasons he spent time with Brandon Staley. The latter is now in place as New Orleans’ defensive coordinator, meaning a Saints agreement would allow for a reunion between the two parties. Bullard had not previously been linked to any suitors this offseason.
The 31-year-old had one-year stints in Arizona, Seattle and Atlanta after his Bears tenure ended. Bullard missed considerable time during his stretches with the Cardinals, Seahawks and Falcons, but he has fared much better on that front over the past three seasons. Each of those have come with the Vikings, the team which has used him at a higher rate than any other during his career. Bullard totaled 38 starts across his time in Minnesota, and he posted 108 tackles and three sacks as a Viking.
Minnesota made a number of moves along both sides of the line of scrimmage this offseason. That effort included a three-year, $51MM investment in defensive tackle Jonathan Allen following his Commanders release. As a result of that move, it comes as little surprise Bullard will not return to the Vikings in 2025. The former third-rounder will nevertheless provide his next team with an experienced option capable of starting.
Bullard played on a series of one-year deals with Minnesota, and like any other free agent still on the market at this point he can be expected to receive another one in 2025. The Saints have a full roster at the moment, but with over $22MM in cap space they could easily afford a modest investment in the Florida product. Depending on how today’s visit fares, an offer could be made in the near future.