Overview
- Rookie Devin Neal was placed on injured reserve after a Week 15 hamstring injury, ending a 10-game debut season with 57 carries for 207 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- With Alvin Kamara sidelined by knee and ankle issues, Audric Estime and Evan Hull are in line to share Week 16 carries against the Jets, per ESPN.
- The Saints signed veteran Nyheim Hines to the practice squad to bolster depth, with any game-day elevation still to be determined.
- New Orleans also promoted wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to the 53-man roster, released kicker Cade York, and added receiver Elijah Cooks to the practice squad.
- Wide receiver Devaughn Vele was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, per multiple reports, sidelining him for the final three games.