New Orleans Saints: 5 players unlikely to crack the final 55-man roster

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 20: Garrett Griffin #45 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown thrown by Drew Brees #9 against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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Number Three: Maurice Harris

Maurice Harris is a 6-foot-3 wide receiver who was signed to a futures/reserve contract by the New Orleans Saints this offseason. Harris, 27, has played in the NFL the past four years but has always been a bottom of the roster type of player.

Harris has played in 28 career games (all with the Washington Redskins) and has hauled in 40 receptions, 432 receiving yards, a yards per reception average of 10.8, and one touchdown. He has also returned the ball a few times as well as played on special teams.

Harris has never seen the field more than 45 percent of the offensive snaps during his time with the Redskins, which makes it hard to believe he will be able to see the field for the Saints.

The Saints already have the spots for Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Tre’Quan Smith, and Deonte Harris locked in and they will likely only take one or two more receivers.

With guys like Krishawn Hogan, Emmanuel Butler, Marquez Callaway, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey all competing for those final spots, it will be hard to see Maurice Harris crack the final roster.

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