The Saints are down to 53. The team announced the following moves:
Released
- FB Alex Armah
- OL Caleb Benenoch
- RB Devonta Freeman
- WR Chris Hogan
- DB Natrell Jamerson
- OT Jordan Mills
- DB KeiVarae Russell
- QB Trevor Siemian
- DT Damion Square
- OL J.R. Sweezy
- WR Kevin White
Waived
- WR Kawaan Baker
- DL Josiah Bronson
- DB Eric Burrell
- CB Grant Haley
- DT Albert Huggins
- OL Derrick Kelly
- DL R.J. McIntosh
- LB Wynton McManis
- CB Bryan Mills
- C Christian Montano
- LB Shaq Smith
- DB Deuce Wallace
- WR Eason Winston Jr.
- TE Ethan Wolf
Placed on Reserve/PUP list
Placed on Reserve/Suspended list
We had previously heard about a number of these transactions, which you can find here (including full stories on Thomas, Siemian, and Freeman).
Among the notable additions to the list of cut players is veteran wideout Chris Hogan, who delayed a professional lacrosse career to return to the NFL. The two-time Super Bowl champ signed with the Saints back in July. Kevin White is another notable name to earn his walking papers. The former seventh-overall pick has been unable to hold a steady gig since leaving the Bears in 2019. He got into three games for New Orleans last season but mostly appeared on special teams.