A flood of roster moves were processed for the New Orleans Saints this week, following the end of their 2020 season. Most of them were reserve/future contracts — deals inked with players now available to sign with anyone after their practice squad agreements expired. Others were simply free agents who had not played at all, like former CFL linebacker Wynton McManis.
These low-cost pickups are vital for building the offseason roster, especially for a team riding close to the salary cap like the Saints. Here’s who is back for 2021:
Tennessee Titans quarterback Trevor Siemian (4) hands the ball off during a training camp practice at…Jul 27, 2017; Metairie, New Orleans, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jake Lampman (15) catches…New Orleans Saints defensive back Grant Haley intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers tight end…New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) hands the ball to New Orleans Saints running back…New Orleans Saints linebacker Chase Hansen (42) warms up during an NFL football training camp practice…New Orleans Saints tight end Garrett Griffin (45) goes through drills during practice at their NFL…Nov 25, 2017; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Andrew Dowell (5) reacts after recovering…Aug 18, 2020; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Marcus Willoughby (91) takes part in…Nov 23, 2019; Tempe, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton (54) against the Arizona…Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Christian Ringo (99) leads his…Jul 28, 2019; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) during training…New Orleans Saints tight end Ethan Wolf (86) catches the ball during NFL football training camp…New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (95) jogs off the field after an NFL game…Nov 25, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Stampeders linebacker Wynton McManis (48) tackles Ottawa Redblacks wide…
