his defamation lawsuit against commissioner Goodell, but it was ultimately dismissed in January 2013. In total, Vilma played in 11 games during the 2012 season. 2013 Vilma underwent knee surgery during the preseason and was placed on the Reserve/Injured Designated for Return list, with the hope that he would recover in time to play during the season. He was reactivated for the Saints' eighth game, a 26-20 loss to his former team, the New York Jets, and was in the game for only 12 defensive snaps. The following week, he was again placed on injured reserve, ending his 2013 season. 2014 On February 12, 2014 Vilma's contract was not renewed with the New Orleans Saints. He became a guest analyst on Bleacher Report. Vilma officially retired from football, and was honored by the Saints before their home game on December 6, 2015. 2017 Vilma was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame on October 29, 2017. NFL career statistics Personal life Vilma is a spokesman for Under Armour and WaterBank of America USA Inc. His parents, Fritz Vilma and Nelly Banatte, migrated to the United States from Haiti in the 1970s. After the 2010 earthquake, he was active in relief efforts. Vilma started the Jonathan Vilma Foundation after the 2010 Haiti earthquake to help with the rebuilding efforts in Haiti, in particular a charter school to educate students from elementary school to high school. Vilma offered $10,000 to hurt Favre, ex-Saints defensive coordinator says in sworn statement. Vilma, who denied in court that he offered money in exchange for injuring the former Vikings quarterback, was one of four players suspended by Goodell in the bounty scandal. References External links Jonathan Vilma official website New Orleans Saints bio Miami Hurricanes bio 1982 births Living people American Conference Pro Bowl players American football linebackers American sportspeople of Haitian descent College football announcers Miami Hurricanes football players National Conference Pro Bowl players National Football League announcers National Football League Defensive Rookie of the Year Award winners New Orleans Saints players New York Jets players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football announcers Players of American football from Florida Sportspeople from Coral Gables, Florida Ed Block Courage Award recipients