HOWARD UPDATE: Saints officials hoped to reopen trade talks this week with Dallas about defensive end Darren Howard, but Cowboys officials have put the negotiations on hold.
Howard, who recently signed a one-year, $7.8 million contract as the Saints' franchise free agent, reported to the team's offseason conditioning program.
The Saints are seeking a high-round draft pick or starting player in return for Howard, a five-year veteran who had a team-high 11 sacks last season.
"We remain interested," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. "We just haven't been able to come to any agreement in compensation, which isn't uncommon."