New Orleans Saints release veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom during roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The New Orleans Saints released veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom on August 30 as the organization reduced its roster to 53 players. Yiadom, 30, returned to the team last offseason after spending the 2024 campaign with the San Francisco 49ers. He previously played for the New Orleans Saints during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Despite being considered a roster lock by local beat reporters, his release enables the team to accommodate younger players in the defensive backfield. Yiadom appeared in 14 games with one start for the team last year, recording 23 tackles and playing a role on special teams. Over his career, he has logged 118 appearances with 34 starts across six different organizations. He is now eligible to sign with any NFL team, though he remains a potential candidate to return to the New Orleans Saints practice squad or active roster later this season.
- •The New Orleans Saints released cornerback Isaac Yiadom on August 30.
- •Yiadom played 14 games for the team during the 2025 season.
- •The release allows the organization to open roster space for younger defensive prospects.
- •Yiadom has recorded 34 starts over 118 career NFL appearances.
- •He remains eligible to sign with other teams or return to the New Orleans Saints.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Saints surprisingly release veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom
"The New Orleans Saints are releasing veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom as they trim their roster down to the initial 53 players.
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