# New Orleans Saints roster and injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-orleans-saints-roster-and-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-30T22:52:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The New Orleans Saints have undergone significant roster restructuring due to injuries and preseason transactions. In late August, the team acquired running back Zamir White from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for linebacker Deion Jones to address depth issues following season-ending knee injuries to Ty Chandler and Moliki Matavao.

By August 30, General Manager Mickey Loomis finalized the 53-man roster ahead of the September 13 regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions. This finalization involved a series of cuts, waivers, and trades. To manage the roster, the team placed five players on injured reserve, including running back Devin Neal and edge rusher Mike Heldman, while receiver Jordyn Tyson and linebacker Jaylan Ford were placed on injured reserve with a designation to return. Additionally, Mason Tipton was placed on the physically unable to perform list, and Brock Rechsteiner was placed on the reserve/suspended list.

Following mandatory cuts, the Saints claimed defensive tackle Colby Wooden from the Indianapolis Colts and offensive tackle Mason Murphy from the Chicago Bears, subsequently waiving wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. and tight end Treyton Welch. The finalized roster features a mix of veterans, such as Cam Jordan, and young talent including quarterback Spencer Rattler and receiver Chris Olave.

## Claims

- The New Orleans Saints have reduced their roster to 53 players. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Jordyn Tyson and Jaylan Ford were placed on injured reserve with a designation to return. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Five players were placed on injured reserve without a designation to return. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mason Tipton was placed on the physically unable to perform reserve, and Brock Rechsteiner was placed on the commissioner's suspended reserve. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The team terminated four contracts and waived 15 players. (single source)
- The team signed kicker Daniel Carlson and acquired running back Zamir White via trade. (single source)
- The Saints will play their regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. (single source)
- Offensive lineman Easton Kilty was excluded from the final 53-man roster. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: New Orleans Saints finalize 53-man roster ahead of season opener

The New Orleans Saints have finalized their 53-man roster, claiming Colby Wooden and Mason Murphy off waivers following mandatory NFL cuts and several injury reserve designations.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-orleans-saints-finalize-53-man-roster-ahead-of-season-opener

### 2026-08-25: New Orleans Saints acquire Zamir White amid injury setbacks

The New Orleans Saints acquired running back Zamir White via trade with the 49ers amid season-ending injuries to Ty Chandler and Moliki Matavao.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-orleans-saints-acquire-zamir-white-amid-injury-setbacks

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