The final whistle has sounded at the Caesars Superdome, signaling the end of the New Orleans Saints’ third preseason game and the start of a hurried rush to trim down their roster. The NFL’s roster cuts deadline is Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT, and the Saints must thin out their depth chart from 89 names to just 53.
It’s a difficult process. A few players will get second chances around the league and some may return to New Orleans’ practice squad, but for many guys this is the end of their pro football dreams. It’s not something to be taken lightly.