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The New Orleans Saints officially announced their 53-man roster in preparation for the upcoming NFL season, including key positional players and recent acquisitions. Several players face cuts as the team looks to refine their lineup and make room for potential signings. Key tight ends, Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill, are starting the season on the PUP list due to injuries. The roster decisions highlight the team’s strategy heading into their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
New Orleans – The New Orleans Saints announced their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon, finalizing their squad ahead of the upcoming NFL season. This announcement highlights the team’s ongoing efforts to prepare for their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 7, set to take place at noon CT in the Caesars Superdome.
While the roster includes key positions such as quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, some players may still face cuts as the team anticipates making room for potential waiver claims and free agent signings in the coming days. Notably, tight ends Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill will start the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to knee injuries, which means they do not count against the 53-man roster limit until they are activated.
As part of the roster cuts, the Saints terminated contracts for five players: safety Terrell Burgess, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, guard Shane Lemieux, wide receiver Dante Pettis, and defensive end Jonah Williams. Additionally, the team waived a total of 15 players, which included quarterback Jake Haener and wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr., among others. The complete list of waived players demonstrates the team’s strategy to refine the roster as they approach the season’s start.
Moreover, the Saints placed three players on Injured Reserve: defensive tackle John Ridgeway III, and offensive tackles Barry Wesley and Landon Young, further shaping the lineup for the upcoming games.
As part of their strategic moves, the Saints acquired offensive lineman Asim Richards from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for future considerations. Richards was a fifth-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, originally selected 169th overall, and has seen action in 21 games with one start during his time in Dallas. This acquisition is indicative of the team’s focus on strengthening their offensive line ahead of the season.
Additionally, while Moreau and Hill are recovering, Coach Kellen Moore has confirmed that Hill will remain on the PUP list to start the regular season. This situation brings along uncertainty about the tight end position early in the season, as both players are key contributors to the offense.
After finalizing the roster, the Saints will also establish a practice squad of up to 17 players, which will allow them to maintain additional talent and flexibility as the season progresses. This practice squad will include players who may be waived immediately after the 53-man roster is set, providing an opportunity for the Saints to bring back promising talent if needed.
The decision-making process that led to this roster reflects the team’s commitment to building a competitive squad for the 2023 NFL season. As the Saints prepare for their opening game against the Arizona Cardinals, the moves made in the past few days will undoubtedly impact the lineup and overall team strategy going forward.
With the regular season just around the corner, fans and analysts will keep a keen eye on how these roster decisions play out on the field, especially considering the injuries sustained by key players like Moreau and Hill.
In summary, the Saints are gearing up for what they hope will be a successful season, with strategic roster changes aimed at enhancing their on-field performance. As the season opener approaches, the finalized roster serves as a crucial foundation for the team’s aspirations in this competitive league.
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