The New Orleans Saints have gotten an early start on their roster cuts tonight waiving/releasing a total of six players so far.
Earlier this evening Sean Payton announced the team was waiving three players, wide receiver Andy Tanner, safety Ty Zimmerman, and tackle Ty Nsekhe.
Then a few other cuts were reported via Twitter, inluding linebacker Victor Butler.
#Saints will release LB Victor Butler per source. Saves team 1.5 million
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) August 26, 2014
I am told #saints T/G Manase Foketi has been informed he is being waived.
— Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) August 26, 2014
New Orleans tight end Travis Beckum released as team continues to trim roster http://t.co/bAORDoeIEQ via @nolanews
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) August 26, 2014
NFL teams must trim their roster to 75 players by 4pm EST this Tuesday, August 26th. So for those keeping score at home, the Saints still need to cut five more players. Here is how the Saints roster stands right now.
QB Drew Brees RB Pierre Thomas WR Marques Colston |
TE Jimmy Graham TE Ben Watson TE Josh Hill TE Nic Jacobs OT Terron Armstead OT Zach Strief OT Bryce Harris OT Marcel Jones OT Tavon Rooks OT Thomas Welch OT Jason Weaver OT Manase Foketi OG Jahri Evans OG Ben Grubbs OG Senio Kelemente C Jonathan Goodwin C Tim Lelito C Matt Armstrong |
DE Cameron Jordan LB Curtis Lofton |
CB Keenan Lewis K Derek Dimke |