The Saints churned their practice squad by bringing back a familiar face at wide receiver and signing a new running back. Here's what you need to know

The New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome on Sunday as part of Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Before that, though, the Saints made an unexpected cut of a wide receiver less than 24 hours before the game kicked off on Sunday afternoon. The official NFL transaction report that came […] The post Saints Suddenly Cut WR Before Week 5 Kicks Off appeared first on HEAVY.

Both the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons are desperate for a win heading into this week’s matchup. For their part, the Saints made quite some roster moves after the major injury development involving Travis Etienne Jr. The New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Oct. 1 that they will be […] The post Saints Promote Former Jaguars Practice Squad Receiver to Active Squad Before Falcons Game appeared first on HEAVY.

The Saints brought back Kevin Austin Jr. and Treyton Welch on the practice squad after both players were waived following Monday's waiver claims.

As expected, New Orleans brings back wideout Kevin Austin Jr. and tight end Treyton Welch to their practice squad

This is a bit of a surprise. To make room for new waiver claims, the Saints are cutting WR Kevin Austin Jr. after he initially made the 53-man roster.

After two years of minor contributions down the stretch, Kevin Austin Jr. must step up in a major way this training camp to earn a Saints roster spot.

Kevin Austin Jr. was asked to step up for a second straight year in a Saints receiving corps decimated by injuries. He's next in our Year in Review.