Mike Reid aims to make Saints roster in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
With 42 days until the New Orleans Saints' season opener against the Detroit Lions, newly signed cornerback Mike Reid is working to secure a spot on the team's roster. Reid, who previously played for the South Dakota Coyotes, joined the Saints shortly after being released by the Carolina Panthers. Competing among a deep pool of defensive backs, including Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley, Reid's path to making the team hinges on notable performances in training camp and preseason games. Currently, he is wearing No. 42 as he attempts to prove himself within a crowded defensive backfield.
- •Mike Reid, 24, signs with Saints before training camp.
- •Reid played college football at South Dakota.
- •Former practice squad member of Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks.
- •Key competition includes Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley.
- •Saints open the season on Sept. 13 against the Lions.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Mike Reid is the Saints Player of Day 42
"Newly-added cornerback Mike Reid looks to swipe a spot in a crowded New Orleans Saints defensive backfield. Can the South Dakota product stand out?
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