The New Orleans Saints announced their initial 16-man practice squad, which doesn’t include a couple of players reported to be signing. What’s the deal with that? Rosters are very fluid this time of the year and the Saints are likely waiting to designate some players on the 53-man roster to injured reserve, so that they’ll have the opportunity to return to action later this season.
Or they could just be dragging their feet for other reasons. Whatever the case may be, the Saints have been credibly reported to be signing running backs Tony Jones Jr. (from the Denver Broncos) and Jordan Mims (from the Buffalo Bills) to their practice squad, but neither of them were listed in the team’s initial release. We’ll keep an eye out for confirmation on those fronts.
In the meantime, here is the group as it currently stands:
Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Ellis Merriweather (35) is tackled…Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Terrell Bynum (35) catches a…Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Elijah Dotson (42) stiff arms…July 21, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; University of Arkansas Pine Bluff offensive tackle Mark Evans II…INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Lynn Bowden #84 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball…NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 13: Jontre Kirklin #85 of the New Orleans Saints looks on…Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints tightened Shaq Davis catches a pass over…INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Quarterback Easton Stick #2 of the Los Angeles Chargers is tackled…Detroit Lions offensive guard Tommy Kraemer (78) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half…Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field,…ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Storm Norton #74 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms…NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 13: Kyle Phillips #91 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after…Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) is tackled…NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 13: Ty Summers #42 of the New Orleans Saints in action…Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Ryan Connelly (43) pressures Los Angeles…Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Jaylon Smith (59) looks on against…
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