Jonathan will be replacing Jeff Faine as the Saints starting center, in 2007 Goodwin got serious playing time when Faine went down to injury, and also mixed it in at the Guard position.

NFL CAREER – Goodwin brings experience and versatility to the offensive front. He is the top reserve at center, and he can also play both guard spots. While with the New York Jets from 2002-05, Goodwin started 13 of 74 games. He was a standout at the University of Michigan, opening 20 of 29 career games while playing every position on the offensive line other than left tackle.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by the Saints to a three-year contract (UFA-NYJ), 3/27/06; Signed to one-year contract by New York Jets (RFA), 4/5/05; Signed to three-year contract by New York, 7/24/02; Selected by New York in fifth round (154th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE – Began career at Ohio University before transferring to Michigan in 1998…Started 20 of 29 career games…Played four positions (center, right guard, left guard and right tackle) for the Wolverines…All-Big 10 as a senior…Sat out 1998 under NCAA transfer rules…Started every game at right guard as a freshman at Ohio.

PERSONAL – Brother, Harold (1995-96) played at guard at Michigan… Sports Management and Communications major…“Top 100” choice as a senior at Lower Richland (S.C.) as a senior…Born Dec. 2, 1978 in Columbia, S.C.