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Rookie WR Shaquan Davis cleared waivers, signing with Saints practice squad

Rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis cleared waivers, will be signing with the New Orleans Saints practice squad

Undrafted rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis cleared waivers and is signing with the New Orleans Saints practice squad, as first reported by NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. The South Carolina State product quickly won over the Saints fanbase with 7 receptions for 101 yards in their three preseason games, flashing a rare combination of speed and size. But he’ll need to do more to dress out on game days.

With Davis on the practice squad, the Saints receiving corps now includes Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, Rashid Shaheed, Keith Kirkwood, Tre’Quan Smith, and A.T. Perry. Smith could go on injured reserve to start the season later Wednesday afternoon, and the Saints could also bring back another receiver to join Davis on the practice squad. Stay tuned for updates.

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Saints waive undrafted rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis

The Saints waived undrafted rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis, risking losing him on the waiver wire | @DillySanders

The New Orleans Saints continue to make roster cuts as the latest move was undrafted rookie Shaquan Davis out of South Carolina State, according to Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football.

The 6-foot-5 target became a fan favorite throughout training camp and the preseason. He had seven catches for 101 yards in preseason action. Every year there are players that people love to watch and talk about through camp, but don’t make it to the final roster. Davis is the most recent.

When it came down to it, the Saints didn’t have room on the roster for a big bodied target and opted to go with some more versatile players on the full roster. It should be expected that Davis will go to the practice squad if he makes it through the waiver wire.

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11 Saints players on the roster bubble as cuts deadline approaches

These 11 New Orleans Saints players are on the roster bubble as cuts deadline approaches. Which of them will make the team?

Roster cuts are difficult for every team, and the New Orleans Saints have some tough decisions in front of them. A small crowd of talented, experienced players are currently on the roster bubble ahead of Tuesday’s cuts deadline — who will make the team? Who will get left out? Who will get a second chance on the practice squad, or possibly return after some procedural moves are completed?

Here are 11 names we’re watching closely over the next 24 hours:

8 Saints players who need a great game vs. Texans to make the roster

With roster cuts looming, some Saints must end the preseason on a high note to secure their spot on the depth chart. 8 players to watch vs. Texans:

We’re days away from one of the busiest — and most difficult — days on the NFL calendar, with the New Orleans Saints and every other team cutting their rosters down from 90 contracts to just 53 on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

A lot of Saints players have already earned their roster spots at training camp practices and through two preseason games. But some others are still on the roster bubble and a strong performance against the Houston Texans on Sunday night could seal the deal. At the same time, an underwhelming outing could be the push the coaching staff needs to go with a different player.

These eight players can’t afford to let a good opportunity pass them by:

Rookie WR Shaquan Davis making a late push as Saints approach roster cuts

Shaquan Davis is closing out training camp strong. The Saints rookie followed an eye-catching preseason game with another strong week of practice | @southexclusives

Many New Orleans Saints players are currently on the roster bubble and fighting for their spot on the depth chart. For those guys, this final week of practice is paramount. When making a list of the players who are finishing strong, rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis has to be at the top of the list. Davis was not drafted out of South Carolina State, but the Saints made him one of their highest-paid undrafted free agents.

Saints head coach Dennis Allen labeled knowledge of the playbook one of Davis’ biggest obstacles to start the summer. Davis seems to have the playbook understood now and it became evident to most against the Los Angeles Chargers. He hauled in 5 catches for 83 yards including two impressive contested catches. He carried over that momentum into this week’s practice. Davis has done most of his work from the slot in the same role as Saints great Marques Colston.

Allen says Davis didn’t know if the ball was stuffed or pumped when he first got here. That’s a new one but a good description of how far he’s come. Davis has made standout plays twice in recent practices and is making a late push for the Saints to keep him among their six wide receivers. If Davis can provide special teams value, it would make his case a much easier sell. It’s clear Davis has talent and is starting to figure out things.

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Roster locks, long shots, and players on the bubble in the Saints WR corps

Breaking down roster locks, long shots, and players on the bubble in the New Orleans Saints wide receiver corps ahead of their final preseason game:

There’s a lot of intrigue surrounding the New Orleans Saints wide receiver corps ahead of their final preseason game — with roster cuts following shortly after, multiple players are competing for their jobs right now.

Some guys are safe locks for the 53-man roster to open the season. Others are on the bubble and have a shot at clinching a roster spot versus returning on the practice squad after being waived. Others are long shots who badly need to show the team something in the days ahead, or they’ll be playing football elsewhere in the fall.

With the Saints having let go of veteran wideouts Bryan Edwards, James Washington, and Keke Coutee in each of the last three weeks, it’s worth taking stock of the receiving corps to see what opportunities are still available.

Last year the team rostered six receivers and stashed three others on the practice squad, which they maintained throughout the season. If that repeats, one of the ten receivers currently on the team won’t be here this time next week. Here are our picks for current roster locks, long shots, and players on the bubble whose case could go either way:

Two Saints draft picks pass their physicals in time for training camp

Two New Orleans Saints draft picks passed their physicals in time for training camp, as did a couple of veteran teammates:

This is good news: four New Orleans Saints players passed their physicals to open training camp on the field with their teammates rather than on the sidelines with an injury designation, including a pair of draft picks. The only players remaining on the injury lists are sixth-round wide receiver A.T. Perry (non-football injury) and undrafted rookie cornerback Anthony Johnson (physically unable to perform).

Third-round running back Kendre Miller was held out of spring training sessions after a late-season meniscus injury in 2022, but he’ll be active at training camp from the first day. That’s also the case for fourth-round offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri, who injured his lower leg during organized team activities. He’s now recovered and medically cleared to return to practice.

Here are the four players who were activated on Monday:

5 Saints rookies open training camp on injury reserve lists

Five New Orleans Saints rookies are sidelined at the start of training camp on injury reserve lists, including several draft picks:

This isn’t too surprising, but that doesn’t make it good news: five New Orleans Saints rookies have been sidelined at the start of training camp on various injury reserve lists, including several draft picks. The good news is that it just means none of these players passed their initial physical exam upon arriving at the team facility. Once they’re able to do that and prove they’re healthy, they’ll join their teammates on the practice field.

Here is what you need to know:

Saints announce undrafted free agent class of 13 players

Having previously agreed to terms, the New Orleans Saints announced their undrafted free agent class of 13 rookie players:

The New Orleans Saints made moves to select seven first-year players in the 2023 NFL draft, but that’s only part of their rookie class. The team announced contracts with 13 undrafted players on Saturday ahead of rookie minicamp practices next week — with some of them ranking among league leaders in lucrative contract guarantees.

First-round defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and second-round defensive end Isaiah Foskey have drawn a lot of attention, but it’s important to keep up with the young talent who will be competing for roster spots over the summer.

Here’s a look at the Saints’ confirmed undrafted free agent signings from Saturday’s announcement: