New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent defensive end Jonathan Bullard on a one-year contract.
Bullard, 6-3, 290, is a nine-year NFL veteran who was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. In nine seasons with Chicago (2016-18), Arizona (2019), Seattle (2020), Atlanta (2021) and Minnesota (2022-24), he has appeared in 116 games with 53 starts, recording 221 tackles (132 solo), 6.5 sacks, 28 stops for a loss, eight pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He has also appeared in three postseason contests with the Bears (2018) and Vikings (2022, 2024), tallying two solo tackles and one sack/stop for loss.
In 2024, Bullard started all 17 games for the Vikings, finishing with 41 tackles (21 solo) with one sack and three quarterback hits. He also set career-highs in games started (17), pass breakups (3) and stops for a loss (7). In 2023 with Minnesota, he set career-highs in sacks (2.0), total tackles (44), and solo stops (24). Last season, Bullard started and played in the Wild Card round against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Shelby, North Carolina native played four seasons at Florida (2012-15), where he appeared in 50 games and totaled 178 tackles (91 solo), 12.0 sacks and 27 quarterback hurries. As a freshman in 2012, Bullard helped Florida earn a share of the SEC East title. As a senior in 2015, he played a key role in leading the Gators to an outright division championship and an appearance in the SEC Championship Game against Alabama.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent defensive end Jonathon Bullard to a one-year contract. Check out Bullard in action with the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears during his NFL career.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) gets set on defense against the Detroit Lions during a NFL football game, Sunday, October. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. The Lions defeated the Vikings, 31-29.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) runs around the edge as Denver Broncos offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs (71) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Denver. The Broncos won 21-20.
Minnesota Vikings tackle Jonathan Bullard (90) looks into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Vikings 30-20.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Vikings 31-9.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) awaits the snap of the football during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Chiefs won 27-20.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) runs during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 22-17.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) rushes in on defense against the Detroit Lions during a NFL football game, Sunday, October. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. The Lions defeated the Vikings, 31-29.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) lines up for the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 23-17.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) runs during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 42-21.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) and Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) get set during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 in Seattle. The Vikings defeated the Seahawks 27-24.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) runs during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 42-21.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) reacts after a defensive stop on fourth down during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Chargers won 28-24.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) runs off the field during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard moves across the field after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 27-25.
Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard gets set on defense against the Las Vegas Raiders during a NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-23.
Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (90) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Chicago Bears defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Bears defeated the Cardinals 24-23.
Chicago Bears defensive Jonathan Bullard (90) looks into the backfield during an NFL Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 24-17.
Chicago Bears defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Bears defeated the 49ers 14-9.
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Jonathan Bullard (99) tackle New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. New England won 25-0.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Bullard (99) in coverage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-20.
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) in action during against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
