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Unhappy Smith a no-show at workouts
Saints' defensive end holding out for new long-term contract
Thursday, May 22, 2008 By Mike Triplett
As expected, Saints defensive end Will Smith is not participating in the team's organized team activities while he holds out for a long-term contract extension.
Smith, who turns 27 July 4, is entering the final year of his contract and is expected to earn more than $1 million this season, including incentives.
"He and I had a chance to visit about a month and a half ago, and you'd like to have all your players here. But it's not unusual," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "I think you just go around the league, and each team has a player or two maybe that's unhappy with his contract. And so in the meantime our focus is on the players that are here. And we're full speed ahead."
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