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New Orleans Saints waive running back Devin Neal with injury settlement

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

New Orleans Saints waive running back Devin Neal with injury settlement

Summary

The New Orleans Saints released running back Devin Neal from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 3, 2026. The move concludes the tenure of the 2025 sixth-round draft pick who appeared in 10 games as a rookie. Neal finished his first season with 57 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns, including notable contributions during a two-game winning stretch in December. The decision follows a hamstring injury sustained during an August 22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Saints currently manage a backfield facing injuries to Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and Audric Estimé ahead of the September 13 opener against the Detroit Lions. Neal is now subject to the league waiver process.

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•New Orleans waived Devin Neal from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
•Neal logged 57 carries and 17 catches during his 2025 rookie season.
•The running back suffered a hamstring injury against the Los Angeles Rams in August.
•The team awaits the return of injured backs Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and Audric Estimé.
•New Orleans begins the regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.

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1:49 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints Make Devin Neal Decision After Promising Rookie Stretch

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Devin Neal looked promising when the Saints needed him most in 2025. Now New Orleans is going in a different direction from the second-year running back. The post New Orleans Saints Make Devin Neal Decision After Promising Rookie Stretch appeared first on HEAVY.
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