By Nakia Hogan, The Times-Picayune

November 17, 2009, 8:56PM

The New Orleans Saints have signed former Pro-Bowl cornerback Chris McAlister to help shore up a position that has been weakened in recent weeks by injury, Saints Coach Sean Payton confirmed late Tuesday night.

Terms of the deal were not released, but it is a one-year contract. The Saints cut third-string quarterback Chase Daniel to make room for McAlister.

With starting cornerbacks Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter slowed by injury, the Saints were down to three healthy cornerbacks.

Greer, who sat out of Sunday’s 28-23 victory over the St. Louis Rams with a groin injury, said he hopes to play this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But he couldn’t say for certain if he’ll be able to play.

Porter sprained the MCL in his left knee against the Rams and is definitely out this week. His injury may force him to miss four to six weeks.

The 32-year-old McAlister is a three-time Pro Bowler who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1999 with the 10th overall selection. He has 26 career interceptions.

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