The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... According to ESPN.com's Mike Triplett, the Saints are expected to release Colston in the coming days.
Diehards Line:Currently the club's all-time leading receiver and touchdown scorer, the 32-year old Colston has had a remarkable 10-year career since being drafted in the seventh round out of Hofstra in 2006, compiling 9,759 yards, 72 touchdowns and a Super Bowl ring. But he became New Orleans' No. 3 receiving option last year while missing three games with injuries. And he is due to earn $3.2 million in salary and bonuses this year. As previously noted, Brandon Coleman, another big-bodied wideout built along the same lines as Colston, would likely play a greater role this coming season in Colston's absence.