Saints officially release three players post-draft

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The New Orleans Saints have released WR Samori Toure, RB Evan Hull, and TE Elijah Cooks following the draft to comply with the 90-player roster limit. These moves come after the team added nine players during the draft and ten undrafted free agents.

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Saints released WR Samori Toure, RB Evan Hull, and TE Elijah Cooks
Team added 9 players during the draft and 10 undrafted free agents
Roster cuts were necessary to comply with the 90-player limit

New Orleans Saints

Nov 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Evan Hull (34) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images | Rich Storry-Imagn Images The New Orleans Saints added 9 players during the draft (one through trade), 10 UDFAs, and OLB Anfernee Jennings to this roster. That put the team over the 90-player limit, so some moves needed to be made. It was always likely that some of these more overcrowded positions would see changes soon, and we saw that in today’s moves. The Saints have released WR Samori Toure, RB Evan Hull, and TE Elijah Cooks. Starting with Toure, this was always coming after the Saints added three WRs in the draft. As of now, the near gaurentees for the WR room next season are Chris Olave, Jorydn Tyson, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown. That’s already 5 of the 6 spots the Saints would likely enter the 2026 season with. One more spot is open, and it is going to be a training camp war for it. Last year, for the 53-man roster cuts, the Saints brought 4 RBs and 3 TEs into the 2025 season. For both positions, the Saints already have those spots overfilled. Yes, ’s future is up in the air, but after drafting zero RBs in the draft, I would expect him to be back. Even if he is gone, could be the player to fill that fourth spot. Regarding TEs, is TE1, is TE2 or TE3, and will be competing with Delp for those spots. After these cuts, the Saints have an open spot on their roster.

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Why did the New Orleans Saints release Samori Toure, Evan Hull, and Elijah Cooks?

The Saints released these players to comply with the 90-player roster limit after adding nine players in the draft and ten undrafted free agents.

Who are the guaranteed wide receivers for the Saints in the 2026 season?

The near guarantees for the Saints' WR room next season include Chris Olave, Jorydn Tyson, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown.

What positions are overcrowded on the Saints' roster after the draft?

The Saints' roster is overcrowded at wide receiver, running back, and tight end positions following the draft and the addition of new players.

Saints officially release three players post-draft

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