Saints trim roster to 53 players

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Saints have trimmed their roster to the league-mandated 53 players.

The team released 11 players:

1. Fullback Alex Armah
2. Offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch
3. Tackle Jordan Mills
4. Guard J.R. Sweezy
5. Wide receiver Chris Hogan
6. Wide receiver Kevin White
7. Running back Devonta Freeman
8. Defensive back Natrell Jamerson
9. Defensive back KeiVarae Russell
10. Quarterback Trevor Simien
11. Defensive tackle Damian Square

The team waived 14 players:

1. WR Kawaan Baker
2. DT Josiah Bronson
3. DB Eric Burrell
4. CB Grant Haley
5. DT Albert Huggins
6. G/T Derrick Kelly II
7. DL R.J. McIntosh
8. LB Wynton McManis
9. CB Bryan Mills
10. C Christian Montano
11. LB Shaq Smith
12. DB Deuce Wallace
13. WR Eason Winston Jr.
14. TE Ethan Wolf

The Saints placed Michael Thomas on the PUP being he will now miss at least the first six weeks of the season. Wil Lutz is also likely to be moved to injured reserve this week.

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