Saints Sign Former Ravens G Ben Grubbs To 5-Year, $36 Million

The New Orleans Saints signed former Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Grubbs to a five-year, $36 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Grubbs’ deal

The New Orleans Saints signed former Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Grubbs to a five-year, $36 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Saints land replacement for Carl Nicks, sign Ben Grubbs to a five-year, $36 million deal, including $10 million signing bonus.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2012

Grubbs’ deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and $16 million guaranteed.  The former Ravens guard will be replacing Carl Nicks, who left the Saints to sign a five-year, $47.5 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Saints quarterback Drew Brees expressed his disappointment in losing Nicks emphasizing to reporters that Nicks played a integral role in the 2009 Super Bowl run.