The New Orleans Saints will be one of the two teams in the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, according to a published report.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune has reported that the Saints volunteered to play in the game because one of their own — offensive lineman Willie Roaf — is one of this year’s enshrinees. Roaf played nine years in New Orleans and joines fellow former Saints Rickey Jackson (linebacker) and Jim Finks (administrator) in the Hall.

The Times-Picayune cited an anonymous league source.

The Saints’ opponent has not been determined for the Aug. 5 game. Last year’s game was cancelled because of the NFL lockout.

New Orleans last played at Fawcett in 2007, losing 20-7 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Saints also played here in 1996, 1983 and 1970 and are 1-3 all-time in Canton.

The New Orleans Saints will play in the preseason Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 5, a league source confirmed. As first reported by FOXSports.com, the Saints volunteered to play in this year’s annual preseason opener because it will coincide with offensive tackle Willie Roaf’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that weekend.

The Saints’ opponent is not yet known. By playing in the Hall of Fame Game, that means the Saints will play five preseason games this year. The rest of their preseason schedule will be announced at a later date.

The Saints last played in the Hall of Fame Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to kick off the 2007 exhibition season.