Saints' Mason Fairchild: Getting chance with New Orleans

The Saints signed Fairchild to a contract Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Fairchild went undrafted in April after averaging 31 catches for 447 yards over his final two college seasons with Kansas. The 6-foot-5 tight end will now have a chance to show off his skill set in training camp as he attempts to make the 53-man roster in a depth role. The Saints also signed veteran tight end Kevin Rader on Friday.