Jason

Fife

This is probably just speculation, but Bledsoe has ties to coach Sean Payton. Jamie Martin, 37, has failed to impress in offseason workouts. Undrafted rookie Tyler Palko and Jason Fife are New Orleans’ other options currently. Bledsoe announced his retirement in April and didn’t seem interested in backing up.

Fife actually spent time on the team’s active roster last year, but coach Sean Payton decided that Tyler Palko has better long-term upside. Sims was an undrafted player out of Arkansas. He may be claimed off waivers.

Fife, a second year player who spent a little time on the Saints’ active roster last season, will provide depth if something happens to Todd Collins or Mark Brunell while Jason Campbell recovers from his dislocated left kneecap.

He was replaced by former Maryland signal caller Sam Hollenbach, who will be Washington’s third quarterback while Jason Campbell (knee) is out.

The Oregon alum spent a few inactive weeks on New Orleans’ roster. The Saints are expected to add a tight end with Ernie Conwell (knee surgery) sidelined indefinitely. Fife’s release clears a space.

Fife, who went undrafted out of Oregon last year, surprisingly spent a small chunk of the 2006 regular season on New Orleans’ active roster. He’ll battle to be the Saints’ third quarterback in training camp.