NFL CAREER – A versatile, skilled fullback who has ably served as a lead-blocker, rusher, receiver and special teams ace throughout his NFL career, Evans was signed to a two-year deal by the Saints as a free agent and the veteran is expected to strengthen the club's backfield. He has played in 121 career games, rushing for 561 yards, hauling in 40 passes and adding 29 special teams stops. Evans also has a wealth of postseason experience, including playing in Super Bowl XLII with the New England Patriots.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a two-year contract with Saints (UFA-NE), 3/12/09; Re-signed by New England Patriots to a two-year contract, 3/2/07; Re-signed by New England to a one-year contract, 3/27/06; Signed by New England, 11/1/05; Released by Miami Dolphins, 10/25/05; Signed by Miami to a one-year contract (UFA-Sea), 3/17/05; Re-signed by Seattle Seahawks to a one-year contract (RFA), 4/7/04; Signed by Seattle to a three-year contract, 7/26/01; Drafted by Seattle in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft.

2008 – Played in all 16 regular-season games, including four starts at fullback…Had 11 carries for 23 yards and three receptions for 59 yards, adding four special teams tackles…Rugged blocking helped Patriots to their best rushing season in more than 20 years, with 2,278 yards and 21 TDs…Had a 28-yard reception vs. Arizona, Dec. 21…Hauled in two passes for 31 yards at Buffalo, Dec. 28. 2007 – Played in all 16 regular season-season games, including one start and set career-high with three TDs , while carrying ball 34 times for 121 yards…Scored first rushing TD of season on a one-yard lunge vs. NY Jets, Sept. 9…Hauled in career-high 29-yard reception at Miami, Oct. 21…Collected season highs with a 10-carry, 56-yard performance, while hauling in two passes for 10 yards at Buffalo, Nov. 18…Scored his second rushing TD of the season on a one-yard run vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 25…Scored his second TD in as many weeks with a one-yard plunge at Baltimore, Dec. 3. 2006 – Played in all 16 games with three starts when the Patriots opened the game with a fullback…Posted 27 carries for 117 yards, seven catches for 34 yards and a touchdown and added a pair of special teams stops…In three postseason appearances, posted five special teams tackles, rushing twice for four yards and making four receptions for 33 yards with a TD…Scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard reception vs. Miami, Oct. 8, and added a 35-yard carry…Saw significant action in a reserve role at running back in AFC Championship vs. Indianapolis, 1/21/07, catching four passes for 33 yards. 2005 – Set career-highs with 52 carries for 192 yards and 14 receptions for 105 yards…Began season with Miami Dolphins, where he played in six games with two starts, before being signed by New England, Nov. 1 and playing in six contests…Had four receptions for 17 yards and a rush for no gain with Dolphins…Played in six games with one start for Patriots…Collected career-high 84 rushing yards on 17 carries against Miami, Nov. 13, catching three passes for 18 yards out of the backfield and rushing for a two-point conversion…Led team with 74 yards on 16 carries vs. New Orleans, Nov. 20. 2004 – Appeared in 15 regular season games and one postseason contest for Seattle…Rushed for 20 yards on seven carries and caught two passes for 12 yards…Added eight special teams tackles, and three kickoff returns for an average of 17.0. 2003 – Appeared in 14 regular season games and one postseason contest…Rushed for 24 yards on seven carries, caught two passes for 34 yards and added a tackle on special teams. 2002 – In 16 games with one start, rushed for 53 yards on 17 attempts, while recording eight receptions for 41 yards…Made first NFL start vs. the Arizona, Nov. 10. 2001 – Appeared in all 16 games as a rookie and recorded five special teams tackles, while rushing twice for 11 yards.

COLLEGE – Three-year letterman at Auburn (1998-2000), playing in 28 games and starting 16…Primarily served as a lead blocker, also rushing for 629 yards and six touchdowns on 149 carries in his career and catching 30 passes for 354 yards and a TD…Led team in rushing as sophomore with 330 yards on 93 attempts, scoring two touchdowns…Majored in communications.

PERSONAL – Full name: Bryan Heath Evans…Born in West Palm Beach, Fla.…A two-time all-state pick as a tailback at the King's Academy (West Palm Beach), where he also lettered in basketball…Led the state of Florida in scoring as a senior, totaling 32 TDs (27 rushing, 5 receiving)…Also played linebacker…Established the Heath Evans Foundation, dedicated to fostering hope and healing in the lives of children and families affected by sexual abuse…The foundation's website: www.heathevans.org... He and his wife, Bethann, have two daughters, Ava and Naomi.