Saints waive Devin Neal and Michael Heldman from injured reserve

The New Orleans Saints waived running back Devin Neal and edge rusher Michael Heldman from injured reserve on Thursday. Both players received injury settlements, clearing them to sign with other teams immediately. Neal, a 2025 sixth-round pick, had been sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered during training camp. Heldman, an undrafted rookie who recorded two sacks in the preseason opener, was placed on injured reserve following the final preseason game due to an undisclosed injury. Because the team had already utilized its two allowable spots for players designated to return from injured reserve, these moves were necessary to manage the roster. Should the players remain unsigned after the expiration of their settlement periods and the mandatory NFL waiting period, they are eligible to return to the Saints' roster.

• 11:59 AMYahoo Sports — Saints waive Devin Neal and Mike Heldman from injured reserve