Source: The #Saints released former #Panthers CB Troy Pride Jr.
The former Notre Dame standout is finally healthy and looks to find a new home elsewhere. He started 8 games for Carolina as a rookie in 2020. pic.twitter.com/0OrCnRWBMw
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 29, 2023
The New Orleans Saints are continuing to thin out their secondary ahead of NFL roster cuts by releasing veteran cornerback Troy Pride Jr., per TheScore’s Jordan Schultz. Pride was a former mid-round draft pick by the Carolina Panthers whose career was derailed by an injury. He could be a smart pick to keep on the practice squad, but it sounds like Pride is looking for opportunities to play on Sundays.
Every cornerback outside the top four players faced an uphill battle this summer in competing for roster spots. Having established starters in way like Marshon Lattimore, Bradley Roby, Paulson Adebo and Alontae Taylor makes for a really tough blockade to get through. The Saints do like to stock up on defensive backs, though, so we should expect some of their roster cuts to stay in town and sign with the practice squad later this week.
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