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Saints pay homage to Steve Gleason with a punt block (sort of) for a touchdown

Saints pay homage to Steve Gleason with a punt block (sort of) for a touchdown

Nine years ago, former Saints defensive back Steve Gleason broke through the line, stretched, out, and blocked a Falcons punt that was returned for a touchdown to reopen the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. On Thursday night, current Saints linebacker Michael Mauti did the same thing, with one exception. Mauti got to the ball even before…