 He was released after the preseason, but immediately signed to the Saints' practice squad, where he spent the entire season.Joseph was re-signed by the Saints to a one-year contract in January and began the season as the backup to starting fullback Mike Karney, but suffered a right MCL sprain in his knee during the first game of the season.He was placed on the injured reserve on Sep 13, 2006, ending his 2006 season.