The New Orleans Saints are playing at the wide receiver position.
The team plans to waive WR AT Perry, a 6th round pick in the 2023 draft, according to reports. The news was first reported by NewOrleans.football.
Perry, whom the Saints selected out of Wake Forest with a pick acquired in an Adam Trautman trade in the draft, has struggled to stay healthy this season and recently dealt with a hamstring issue. Leggings. He had yet to be active for a game this season, although he returned to practice on Thursday.
The 6-6 WR with jump ball and big play ability saw limited action during his rookie season, but had a nose for the end zone. He was active for 12 games in 2023 and caught 12 of 18 targets for 246 yards, including four touchdowns.
The move is sure to start rumors surrounding WR Davante Adams, who recently requested a trade from the Raiders, has close ties to Saints quarterback Derek Carr and WR coach Keith Williams and, coincidentally, also wore the number 17 throughout his career. With several players injured, the Saints signed G/C Conner MvGovern from the Jets’ practice squad, according to a report from NewOrleans.football and will add it to the active list.
The Saints also recently added WR and return specialist Jermaine Jackson to the practice squad, waiving rookie RB Jacob Kibodi. It’s possible they bring Perry back to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
