D.J. Swearinger

Swearinger closed out last year with the Saints after spending time with Cardinals and Raiders. He'll be brought back to compete for the No. 3 safety role. The Saints like Swearinger's starting experience and low salary, but he isn't guaranteed a roster spot.

Swearinger was let go by the Raiders last week and will now join a playoff team down the stretch. The 28-year-old provides depth at safety with Vonn Bell (knee) and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (concussion) not healthy.

Swearinger was a starter with the Cardinals to begin the season before being cut Sept. 30. The 28-year-old found a new home in Oakland with Lamarcus Joyner dealing with a hamstring injury and Karl Joseph (foot) being placed on IR. However, Joyner is healthy, and the Raiders appear comfortable with the four safeties they have on board. Swearinger has posted 48 tackles over eight games this year.

In his first game since signing with the Raiders, Swearinger logged 38 defensive snaps while helping to replace the injured Karl Joseph (foot) and Lamarcus Joyner (hamstring). Even though Joyner could return sooner than later, it's possible Swearinger could see more snaps in Week 12 when the Raiders travel to play the Jets.