NFL CAREER – A five-year veteran who has started 32 games in his career, Leckey was signed in March and immediately bolsters the depth and experience along the Saints' offensive front. Originally a sixth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2004, he arrived in New Orleans after spending all of 2008 and the last three contests of 2007 with the St. Louis Rams. Leckey, a four-year starter at Kansas State who did not allow a sack in his college career, has appeared in 57 NFL games.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed by Saints, 9/29/09; Released by Saints, 9/26/09; Signed by Saints to a one-year contract, 3/18/09 (UFA); Placed on injured reserve by St. Louis Rams, 11/26/08; Signed by St. Louis to a two-year contract, 10/7/07; Released by Arizona Cardinals, 9/18/07; Re-signed by Arizona Cardinals to a one-year contract, 3/19/07 (RFA); Signed by Arizona to a three-year contract, 7/29/04; Drafted by Arizona in the sixth round (167th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.

2008 – Opened the first 10 games at center for St. Louis before suffering a broken bone in his foot that ended his season…The 10 starts were the second-most of his career, and highest total since 2006. 2007 – Played in three games with two starts for the Rams…Did not play in one contest and inactive for eight others after signing with the Rams prior to Week Five game after spending the first two weeks of season on Arizona's roster…Waived by the Cardinals, Sept. 18. 2006 – Played in 14 games for Arizona, starting 11 at center after taking over as the starter in Week Six. 2005 – Saw action in 14 games and started final nine games at center. 2004 – Saw action on special teams in all 16 games for Arizona…Made NFL debut in opener at St. Louis, Sept. 12.

COLLEGE – Began career at guard for Kansas State before switching to center as a senior…Started 41 consecutive games from midway through his freshman season and did not allow a sack in any game he started….Earned first-team All-America honors from ESPN and Sports Illustrated as a senior…Also a consensus All-Big 12 first-team choice and named Kansas State's Offensive Lineman of the Year.

PERSONAL – Three-year starter at Grapevine (Texas) HS…Won prep state heavyweight wrestling title as a senior…Majored in hotel/restaurant management at Kansas State… Born Nicholas Nathan Leckey Mar. 12, 1982 in Dallas…Married (Erin).