The New Orleans Saints signed veteran wide receiver David Patten to a one-year deal on Thursday. The team hopes that Patten can flourish under quarterback Drew Brees, compared to the dismal offensive situation he faced with the Washington Redskins the past two years.

The Redskins had cut Patten last month after he had signed a five-year, $13 million deal with them two years earlier. In 2005, Patten caught 22 passes in nine games before having season-ending knee surgery. This past season, he only caught one pass for 25 yards, as he was behind Santana Moss, Brandon Llyod, and Antwaan Randle El on the depth chart.