The New Orleans Saints have a tough decision to make when trimming their roster down to 53 players. The team only got to see their players in two games due to the canceled preseason finale this past weekend, which only makes it a more difficult task.
The cuts have to occur before 3:00 CST and while it’ll be exciting for some players who made the team, they can’t relax yet. Players who make the team still aren’t guaranteed to be on it when the Week 1 matchup arrives, as the Saints will be looking for players let go and trying to add from there.
With all of the action being too hard for some to keep up with, we have all of the cuts right here. Keep checking back to see if any additional cuts have been made.
New Orleans Saints cuts tracker
Alex Armah, FB
As of now, the Saints no longer have a fullback on their roster, as they’ve waived Alex Armah, per Tom Pelissero. He notes that the Saints needed extra roster flexibility.
The #Saints are waiving FB Alex Armah, source said. Needed extra roster flexibility with some injuries.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021
Kawaan Baker, WR
The seventh-round pick out of Southern Alabama has been waived.
Saints waived rookie WR Kawaan Baker, per source
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 31, 2021
Caleb Benenoch, OL
As Ian Rapoport tweeted, the Saints hope that Benenoch will stick around on the practice squad.
The #Saints are releasing OL Caleb Benenoch, source said, though they’ll likely bring him back on the practice squad.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 31, 2021
Josiah Bronson, DT
The Saints have waived Josiah Bronson. The Washington product was competing for a spot on the Saints’ defensive line.
Saints are releasing DT Josiah Bronson, per source.
— Amie Just (@Amie_Just) August 31, 2021
Eric Burrell, S
The Saints signed Eric Burrell as an undrafted free agent but he’s been waived. There was hope that the UDFA out of Wisconsin would continue the Saints’ streak of finding UDFA gems but for now, that won’t be happening.
The #Saints are waiving safety Eric Burrell, per #NFL source.
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) August 31, 2021
Devonta Freeman, RB
Newcomer Devonta Freeman won’t get a chance to face his former team, as he’s been released by the Saints. This opens the door for Tony Jones Jr. to make the roster.
Saints release veteran RB Devonta Freeman: Source https://t.co/5lWxtGyxqE
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) August 31, 2021
Chris Hogan, WR
The Saints released Chris Hogan but it sounds like he’ll be back. He was signed to fill wide receiver depth after playing in the professional lacrosse league.
Sounds like they'll employ a similar strategy with WR Chris Hogan. https://t.co/se4jOYpQDv
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 31, 2021
R.J. McIntosh, DL
R.J. McIntosh was waived on Monday evening. The Giants selected McIntosh in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and he played for them in 2018 and 2019.
Saints have waived defensive lineman RJ McIntosh, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2021
Wynton McManis, LB
Saints fans grew to love McManis, especially for his efforts in the final preseason game but the linebacker competition was stiff. This isn’t a surprise by any means but it’s a bummer.
Linebacker Wynton McManis among Saints cuts today, per a source
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) August 31, 2021
Bryan Mills, CB
Mills wasn’t someone that many Saints fans thought had a realistic shot to make the team. As Matt Lombardo notes below, the hope is that he clears waivers so he can be signed to the practice squad.
The #Saints are releasing CB Bryan Mills, #NFL source says. Plan is to sign him to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) August 31, 2021
Trevor Siemian, QB
This is interesting information from Tom Pelissero, who said that while Siemian is getting released, he’s in line to be the backup. This is something I previously touched on earlier in the summer and it looks like the Saints are indeed going in that direction.
The #Saints are releasing QB Trevor Siemian, but they plan to bring him back later in the week after rosters settle, source said. He’s in line to essentially be the No. 2, given they’ll use Taysom Hill in many ways while Jameis Winston starts.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021
J.R. Sweezy, OL
The Saints looked to have made a smart late offseason signing when they inked J.R. Sweezy to a deal but he’s been released after a rough preseason performance.
Saints are releasing OL JR Sweezy, per source
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 31, 2021
Easop Winston, WR
Despite some nice catches through training camp and preseason, Easop Winston has been waived. Hopefully there’s a chance he can make it through waivers and join the team’s practice squad.
Saints waived WR Easop Winston, per source
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 31, 2021
Ethan Wolf, TE
The Saints are already limited at tight end, but they made the decision to release Ethan Wolf.
Saints released TE Ethan Wolf, per source
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 31, 2021
Keep checking back to see who else has been let go by the New Orleans Saints.