Update on Saints' interest in Victor Butler, Nnamdi Asomugha

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Cowboys free-agent linebacker Victor Butler will continue his visit with the New Orleans Saints on Friday after arriving in town on Thursday.

The mutual interest between the Saints and Butler has been high during the free-agent process. Saints Coach Sean Payton mentioned outside linebackers, plural, at this week’s NFL owners meetings as one of the uncertain position groups that keeps him awake at night.

Butler visited with the Steelers nearly a week ago during his first free-agent visit. But Butler, who turns 26 in July, left Pittsburgh without a contract. Playing for former Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is the obvious connection for Butler to New Orleans.

If Butler leaves New Orleans without a contract, visits with other teams would be likely for Butler.

The Saints are thought to remain high on former Eagles and Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha as well. Yet the process remains in a bit of a holding pattern as the former All-Pro defender continues to weigh his options after visiting New Orleans and San Francisco.

Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis both said during the owners meetings that the decision remains Asomugha’s to make. So the door seems open until Asomugha makes a choice.

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