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Former Saints WR Robert Meachem among latest XFL tryouts

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem was announced among a list of tryouts for the XFL’s Houston franchise, during their Summer Showcase series. Other notable names on the list include:

  • DB Bradley Sylve (Alabama)
  • DB Rickey Jefferson (LSU), recently on the Saints practice squad
  • DB Will Hill (Florida)
  • DE Sam Montgomery (LSU)
  • QB Devante Kincade (Grambling State)
  • QB Zach Mettenberger (LSU)
  • RB Kenny Hilliard (LSU)

Meachem, 34, appeared in six seasons for the Saints after being drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft; his rookie year was a redshirt, and he had a stint with the then-San Diego Chargers in 2012.