Saints release Equanimeous St. Brown, a likely pickup for the practice squad

The New Orleans Saints released veteran wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown at roster cuts, a likely pickup for the practice squad:

As the New Orleans Saints continue to make their roster cuts ahead of the cutdown deadline, the team made the decision to release wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, brother of Lions’ receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill first reported the release.

The decision to cut St. Brown comes after a productive preseason outing versus the Tennessee Titans where he caught three of his four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown.

St. Brown made waves early on in minicamp before sustaining an injury that put him out for a good portion of training camp. At 6-foot-5, St. Brown was a potential answer for the Saints need for a physical pass catcher but unfortunately wasn’t dealt much of an opportunity due to injury.

With that being said, as a veteran St. Brown is likely to find his way onto the practice squad tomorrow since he does not have to go on waivers. It’s a similar situation to safety Johnathan Abram, who was just released earlier Tuesday.

As far as his potential impact with the team in 2024 if brought back? St. Brown will likely serve as a practice squad elevation on game days as the team’s fifth receiver, being utilized as a good depth piece for the team. But a high-end pickup either through free agency or a trade could make him  expendable. Stay tuned.

[lawrence-auto-related count=5]