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Saints Promote RB Dwayne Washington

September 28th, 2018 at 11:22am CST by Dallas Robinson

The Saints are promoting running back Dwayne Washington from their practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link).

New Orleans won’t see Mark Ingram return from suspension until Week 5, and the club is still searching for a viable backup to lighten the load on starter Alvin Kamara. Through three games, Kamara has handled 81% of the Saints’ running back snaps and 79% of the club’s running back touches. Reserves Mike Gillislee and Jonathan Williams haven’t contributed much, and one could conceivably be cut in order to create a roster spot for Washington.

Washington, 24, was selected by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2016 draft. After appearing in 12 games and toting the ball 90 times (for an unappealing 2.9 yards per carry) during his rookie campaign, Washington’s playing time dropped precipitously in 2017, when he managed only 20 carries in five games. He was released during final cutdowns earlier this month, pushed off Detroit’s roster by the club’s crowded running back depth chart.

Even if Washington doesn’t see much work behind Kamara, he could still help on special teams, as he handled two kickoff returns in each of his two seasons with the Lions. However, the Saints re-signed wideout Brandon Tate earlier this week, and he figures to take on return duties for New Orleans.

NFL Workout Updates: 9/27/18

September 27th, 2018 at 9:20pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s workout updates, with all links going to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account:

Miami Dolphins

New Orleans Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/27/18

September 27th, 2018 at 7:56pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s practice squad updates:

Chicago Bears

Los Angeles Chargers

Miami Dolphins

New Orleans Saints

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Released: CB Jeff Richards

NFL Workout Updates: 9/26/18

September 26th, 2018 at 9:06pm CST by Dallas Robinson

oday’s workout updates, with all links going to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account unless otherwise noted:

Chicago Bears

Houston Texans

Miami Dolphins

New Orleans Saints

Practice Squad Updates: 9/25/18

September 26th, 2018 at 1:16pm CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of today’s practice squad moves here:

Baltimore Ravens

Dallas Cowboys

Detroit Lions

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks

Saints To Bring Back Brandon Tate

September 25th, 2018 at 9:59pm CST by Sam Robinson

Brandon Tate could not make the Saints’ initial 53-man roster out of training camp, but he’ll be back to try and solidify a spot nearly a month later.

The Saints are re-signing the 10th-year veteran, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com tweets.

Tate worked out for the Patriots, one of his former employers, recently but did not land a deal. He’ll return to the Saints, who placed wide receiver/return man Tommylee Lewis on IR last week.

The soon-to-be 31-year-old has worked as a full-time return specialist in every season this decade and has not been limited to one-role duty on those units, either. After being only the 2010 Pats’ kick-return man, he’s been his team’s kick- and punt-return specialist in each of the past seven seasons.

He served as the Bills’ return man the past two years. Lewis played this role to start the season for New Orleans, which used Alvin Kamara on punt returns and Taysom Hill as the kickoff returner in Week 3.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/25/18

September 25th, 2018 at 9:02pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s minor moves:

Buffalo Bills

Dallas Cowboys

Houston Texans

Los Angeles Chargers

Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

Seattle Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tennessee Titans

Saints Work Out CBs, To Host David Amerson

September 25th, 2018 at 6:14pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Saints’ addition of Patrick Robinson to their IR list prompted them to bring in a host of cornerbacks for Tuesday workouts and will induce them to visit with a higher-profile free agent.

David Amerson will visit New Orleans soon, The Advocate’s Nick Underhill reports. This will come after the Saints met with former Saint Sterling Moore, per Underhill. Moore met with the Bears on Monday.

New Orleans also worked out Josh Robinson, Dexter McDougle and Robert Nelson, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Sirius XM Radio’s Adam Caplan (Twitter links).

Moore played with the Saints from 2016-17. He started 12 games for the 2016 Saints before serving as a backup for a deeper Saints secondary last season. A four-year veteran, Nelson went to camp with the Saints but did not make their 53-man roster. McDougle had a brief Saints run last season, playing in one game during what’s been a four-year nomadic career.

Amerson has been on the NFL’s workout circuit this month after failing to make the Chiefs’ 53-man roster out of training camp. He was a three-season starter for the Raiders whom Jon Gruden opted to cut this year. Amerson’s already attended two workouts this week, auditioning for the Patriots on Monday and Packers on Tuesday. Green Bay opted to go with the well-traveled Bashaud Breeland instead of adding Amerson.

Saints To Place Patrick Robinson On IR

September 25th, 2018 at 3:46pm CST by Zachary Links

The Saints are expected to place cornerback Patrick Robinson on injured reserve with a broken ankle, sources tell Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL.com (on Twitter). The Saints initially thought Robinson was dealing with a sprain, but further tests uncovered more serious damage. 

It’s not immediately clear whether the injury will rule Robinson out for the year. Per league rules, Robinson can return after spending at least eight weeks on IR, so he could be back in the lineup later this year if he heals up quickly.

The injury will impact the Saints for however long Robinson is out of action. Through three weeks, the Saints have one of the worst-ranked pass defenses in the NFL, and the loss of their top slot man will hurt.

After winning a championship with the Eagles, Robinson inked a four-year deal with the Saints in March. Last year, he graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 6 ranked CB.

Saints’ Drew Brees Has No Plans To Retire

September 24th, 2018 at 9:13am CST by Zachary Links

Saints quarterback Drew Brees will turn 40 in January, but he isn’t looking to retire anytime soon. After leading the Saints to an overtime victory over the Falcons on Sunday, Brees told Peter King of NBC Sports that he wants to continue playing for the foreseeable future. 

“I’m having a lot of fun playing still. I hope there are lots more years,” Brees said.

With another 418 passing yards, Brees will eclipse Peyton Manning‘s record for passing yardage. He can also top Manning’s passing TD record with another 46 scores. Major records are within reach, and Brees already owns a Super Bowl ring, but he sounds as motivated as ever to continue playing and winning.

“I love to compete,” he said. “I love to work, I love to set a goal, embark on the journey and accomplish the task. So many incredible people in my life have put me in position to succeed. So many who have helped make me a confident person when maybe I was lacking in it in some parts of my life. So an accomplishment like this is for them too. A lot of receivers caught those passes. I hope they’re proud. This is for them, too. I’ve had the same head coach, Sean Payton, the same offensive coordinator, Pete Carmichael, for all my years here, and the same quarterback coach, Joe Lombardi, for 11 of the 13 years. This is for them, too.”

This offseason, Brees re-signed with the Saints on a two-year, $50MM deal without giving serious consideration to outside offers. His deal will expire after the 2019 season, but if Brees continues to play at a high level, his Saints career could extend into 2020 and beyond.

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