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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If Rufus makes it through waivers, would seem to be a prime candidate for practice squad</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/373928229129564160">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No surprise at all..but undrafted rookie DT Glenn Foster also makes Saints 53 man roster. It's a large class of undrafted rookies on the 53.</p>— Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMoutonWWL/statuses/373928454606946305">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints keep 5 RB's (Thomas, Ingram, Sproles, Cadet, Robinson) cut all players Rob Ryan labeled as "his guys" (Richardson, Leonhard & Carr)</p>— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) <a href="https://twitter.com/FletcherMackel/statuses/373929020624101376">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints only kept five WRs. Makes you wonder if they're targeting someone else who's been cut.</p>— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/statuses/373929625254383616">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints undrafted rookies on 53: ILB Kevin Reddick, RB Khiry Robinson, DT Glenn Foster, TE Josh Hill, G Tim Lelito, CB Rod Sweeting. Wow.</p>— Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMoutonWWL/statuses/373929934705541120">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> keep Jonathan Vilma on 53-man roster, a good sign they expect him back from injury soon. Kept 6 ILBs, only 3 ILBs (R.Johnson cut).</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/373930549800230912">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Beginning now, teams can pickup players cut by other teams. Players not poached can be added to Practice Squad tomorrow.</p>— Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMoutonWWL/statuses/373930669824421888">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rob Ryan entered w/5 of "his guys" - Saints start season w/0 of "his guys" Butler & Coleman injured Richardson, Carr, Leonhard cut <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsD&src=hash">#SaintsD</a></p>— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) <a href="https://twitter.com/FletcherMackel/statuses/373931279957233664">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jeremiah Warren was also cut, but Saints official release doesn't have him listed.</p>— Canal St. Chronicles (@CSCtweet) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSCtweet/statuses/373931594748141568">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The most likely practice squad guys among the cuts: OLB Rufus Johnson, QB Ryan Griffin, WR Saalim Hakim, S Jerico Nelson</p>— Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMoutonWWL/statuses/373931706803163136">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
OK, Doug. I'll consider this your prediction, and put it in the contest.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints keep only 3 OLB's - 2 never played snap in preseason (Galette and Wilson) 1 just arrived (Haralson) <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsD&src=hash">#SaintsD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wdsu">@wdsu</a></p>— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) <a href="https://twitter.com/FletcherMackel/statuses/373932278121897984">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ten rookies make the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>' final 53-man roster.Club keeps 6 ILBs & 5 RBs.</p>— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncan_/statuses/373932673418276865">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>starting tomorrow, all <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> teams may establish a practice squad of up to 8 players</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/373934006749761536">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I said this earlier. The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> roster isn't done. Team will look through waiver wire before team is set.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/373935491483041793">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hard work does pay off!</p>— Roderick Sweeting (@Rsweeting_6) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rsweeting_6/statuses/373933954375503872">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>With a name like Rod Sweeting, one is destined for stardom.</p>— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/statuses/373936458287296512">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So, on final tally, I missed only 5 players on the final 53. Probably not that good considering so many spots are set early.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/373937963463213056">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just got off the phone w: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> WR Andy Tanner: "Today was definitely one of the longest days of my life. I was... <a href="http://t.co/L33iLxe0B9">http://t.co/L33iLxe0B9</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/373938195164975105">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thanks to everyone who believed in me, I'm overwhelmed by the support from whodat nation. Excited for the season to get started! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&src=hash">#whodat</a></p>— Andy Tanner (@andytanner14) <a href="https://twitter.com/andytanner14/statuses/373938327759495169">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Courtney Roby was a great team mate. Helped <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> win Superbowl 44 and big part of our success. NFL cut day is the worst...</p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/373938340732473346">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have 15 players who are either rookies or 2nd yr players on the 53 man roster. The delicate balance between competing & reloading.</p>— Joe Casale (@sportsJC16) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsJC16/statuses/373939839911354368">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jets will announce 8-8:30 pm RT <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_ATL">@NFL_ATL</a> By unofficial count: 27 teams have announced cuts. 5 to go. Last team wins public shaming. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nyj&src=hash">#nyj</a></p>— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/statuses/373940961518551040">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/alexpietrogallo">@alexpietrogallo</a>: Of the 53 players on the Saints final roster, 10 are rookies. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23YouthMovement&src=hash">#YouthMovement</a>" ..called necassary salary cap movement</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/373942118105886720">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emotions of Cut day AND Coug are opening up!?! My emotions are on an all time high. Plus Cougs Look GOOD <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoCougs&src=hash">#GoCougs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BeatAuburn&src=hash">#BeatAuburn</a></p>— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/373946321092091904">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>They're going to let me announce, commentate AND appear in the battle royal to close the show. BOOM. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23indywrestling&src=hash">#indywrestling</a></p>— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/373949578732507136">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Here is football: |-| Here is life:|-----------------------------------| <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFLcutDay&src=hash">#NFLcutDay</a> -SG</p>— steve gleason (@team_gleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason/statuses/373952036733472768">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>S/o To My Brother From Another <a href="https://twitter.com/MartezWilson95">@MartezWilson95</a> ...Just CuZ...</p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/373955099946516480">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sumn bout that deuce deuce!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RollTide&src=hash">#RollTide</a></p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/373959262361640960">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>You can bet I picked up <a href="https://twitter.com/andytanner14">@andytanner14</a> in my fantasy league! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23mustangpride&src=hash">#mustangpride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gomsu&src=hash">#gomsu</a></p>— Dylan Sapata (@dylansapata) <a href="https://twitter.com/dylansapata/statuses/373937741727141888">August 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/DavidThomas_85">@davidthomas_85</a>: Proud of <a href="https://twitter.com/andytanner14">@andytanner14</a> for making <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> roster. example of hard work & perseverance. Easy to root for him... Agreed -SG</p>— steve gleason (@team_gleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason/statuses/373963710064525312">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ROLLTIDE&src=hash">#ROLLTIDE</a> <a href="http://t.co/eaCOJY3b9F">pic.twitter.com/eaCOJY3b9F</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/373964901481340929">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> 53-Man Roster (PDFs): Alphabetical: <a href="http://t.co/IuuXtdZDjw">http://t.co/IuuXtdZDjw</a> Numerical: <a href="http://t.co/dUCodnE3J5">http://t.co/dUCodnE3J5</a> Positional: <a href="http://t.co/fclK7ZSR24">http://t.co/fclK7ZSR24</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/373972758763286528">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tcu's all black uni's are too icy</p>— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS/statuses/373977049519489024">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
Roster Roulette
New Orleans Saints finalize 53-man roster | NOLA.com
Larry Holder (with Trip and Kat) - Wide receiver Andy Tanner makes 53-man roster; former Tulane QB Ryan Griffin, special teamer Courtney Roby among cuts.
New Orleans Saints keep Andy Tanner, Jonathan Vilma, release Courtney Roby | NOLA.com
Larry Holder - Saints hang on to running back Khiry Robinson, five other undrafted rookie free agents.
Observations from New Orleans Saints roster cuts: six undrafted rookies, only three outside linebackers | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Could current roster signal that Saints will use more 4-3 schemes than expected this year?
Saints release Roby, Richardson in two surprises to get to 53-man roster | wwltv.com
Handwerger - For the third time in four seasons, the Saints released the previous season’s special teams captain.
Three thoughts: Saints appear to be thin at outside linebacker | wwltv.com
Handwerger - Three thoughts on Saints initial 53-man roster (we call it initial because it may or may not be final depending on waiver wire moves).
Courtney Roby among cuts as Saints trim roster to 53 | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles - Special teams captain released as club trims roster to 53.
Courtney Roby, Preston Parker let go as New Orleans Saints trim roster to 53-man limit | neworleanssaints.com
Jay Richardson, Baraka Atkins also let go.
New Orleans Saints Roster as of August 31, 2013 | neworleanssaints.com
PDFs of the latest New Orleans Saints Roster
Andy Tanner finally sticks on New Orleans Saints roster | neworleanssaints.com
John DeShazier - Wide receiver had been involved in 33 transactions.
New Orleans Saints cut-down analysis - New Orleans Saints Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y.
Ladies and Gentlemen…Your 2013 New Orleans Saints | whodatsocialclub.com
I’ve been frantically working trying to spruce this place up in time for the season opener.
Stoking The Fire | saintswin.com
"Part of me is more cynical now." That was Sean Payton's response (in part), during a sideline interview before the Saints-Texans' preseason game on Sunday, when asked how he had changed as a person over the past year.
Saints Finalize Their 2013 53 Man Roster | thesaintsnation.com
Juge - A good bit of surprises as the Saints roster finalized today, at least until they tweak it with any waiver claims and additional pickups.
Rufus Johnson, Courtney Roby Among Notable Cuts | Who Dat Dish
Chris Roling - The New Orleans Saints cut down their roster to just 53 men like the rest of the teams in the league on Saturday, and there were some expected moves, but also some surprising ones.
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Lagniappe
Source: Jonathan Vilma could return for Saints’ opener | The Advocate
Ramon A. Vargas knows a guy.
Chargers give up on ex-Saints WR Robert Meachem | Saints
Bernie Wilson - The San Diego Chargers released wide receiver Robert Meachem, whose signing in 2012 was a $14 million mistake by the A.J. Smith regime.
New Orleans Saints fare well in several preseason statistical categories | neworleanssaints.com
Thomas Morstead, Khiry Robinson among individual leaders.
#NFLRank: Drew Brees at No. 6 - New Orleans Saints Blog | ESPN.com
The final segment of #NFLRank is out and it includes the top 10 offensive and defensive players.
'Light the Night Walk' kickoff event held at New Orleans Saints facility | neworleanssaints.com
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society walk will take place Oct. 19 at Lafreniere Park
6-Day NFL Warning: The Lesson to Be Learned From J'Marcus Webb | Grantland.com
Robert Mays - This morning, the J’Marcus Webb era of my life officially came to a close.
Hypocrisy, Insanity, and Ed Reed: Football Is Back | Grantland.com
Andrew Sharp - There was this video a few weeks ago in which Antonio Smith was rushing Richie Incognito, tore off Incognito's helmet, and swung the helmet right into Incognito's face.