 He was released by the team after the preseason and was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad in November.Gleason was chosen by the Birmingham Thunderbolts with the 191st pick of the 2001 XFL Draft.On September 25, 2006, Gleason was responsible for one of the most dramatic and memorable moments in Saints history when he blocked a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Michael Koenen early in the first quarter of a game at the Superdome.