The initial 53 man roster and practice squad is never the final roster and practice squad. The New Orleans Saints have already made a few transactions since roster cut day. Dennis Allen made it clear there isn’t going to be many huge moves made and the what you see is the core of the team.
Allen was asked if there was any particular area on the roster he wanted to add more depth, and he expressed comfort in the guys currently on the roster.
Over the next couple weeks, the Saints will continue to search for players that fit. For example, the Saints made a trade for John Ridgeway shortly after roster cuts. The trade featured a player and late round picks. The Saints aren’t in play for a Brandon Aiyuk-type player, so the Ridgeway trade is the type of move that could be made.
Dennis Allen said, “You’re always looking for ways you can improve the roster. But the reality is that when you get to this point. there’s not a lot of options that come available. There are a few moves to take place, but for the most part this is who we’re going to battle with.”
This is the team for better or worse. People may want a new right tackle, for example, but it’s unlikely that guy comes along via roster cuts. At this point, New Orleans has to go out and win or lose with who’s on the roster.
