Saints roster cuts: Tracking the path to 80 players

The New Orleans Saints filed five roster cuts ahead of Tuesday’s NFL deadline, keeping their roster compliant with the 80-man maximum. And more changes are on the way as free agents workout and trade chatter picks up around the league. But here’s what you need to know about which Saints players are on their way out:

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Jalen Dalton (77) stretches during NFL football training camp in Metairie, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)This hurts. Dalton was playing really well in training camp and the preseason but he’s second year with the team ends just like the first. That’s got to be frustrating for such a talented young player. NFL rules mandate…