Saints make several roster moves ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New Orleans Saints announced multiple roster changes on August 7, 2026, including the placement of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee on injured reserve due to his knee surgery and ACL tear. Rookie defensive tackle Keeshawn Silver was waived with an injury designation after suffering a calf injury. The Saints also claimed EDGE Garrett Nelson off waivers and signed linebacker Deion Jones following a tryout. Additionally, wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list after unexpectedly announcing his retirement. The moves come as injuries begin to impact the team's training camp roster.
- •Bryan Bresee on injured reserve for 2026 after surgery.
- •Keeshawn Silver waived with injury designation.
- •Saints claim Garrett Nelson off waivers.
- •Deion Jones signed after free agent tryouts.
- •Ja'Lynn Polk placed on reserve/retired list.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Latest Saints roster moves: Instant analysis on every transaction
"The New Orleans Saints filed a flurry of roster moves on Friday's NFL transactions wire. Here's what you need to know about each arrival and departure
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