Saints release Bub Means, Zamir White and Jay'Viar Suggs in roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The New Orleans Saints finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday ahead of the regular season deadline. Among the notable roster moves were the departures of wide receiver Bub Means, running back Zamir White, and defensive lineman Jay'Viar Suggs. Despite consistent performance during training camp, Means was released in favor of other receivers, while the team opted for depth concerns elsewhere. The running back room faces instability with Alvin Kamara expected to miss the start of the season and injuries sidelining Devin Neal and Ty Chandler, yet the club chose to move on from White. Defensive lineman Suggs also failed to make the initial cut despite a strong finish to his preseason. The team may look to bring these players back through the practice squad, though they remain subject to waiver claims by other organizations.
- •Bub Means was released after showing consistent route running during training camp.
- •Zamir White posted 23 rushing yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale against Dallas.
- •The Saints currently have only three healthy running backs on the active roster.
- •Jay'Viar Suggs remains a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
- •New Orleans is reportedly monitoring the market for additional defensive line help.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — 3 players the Saints could regret releasing in final roster cuts
"While practice squad is still a possibility, there are a few players the Saints could wind up regret in not keeping in their initial roster decisions
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