Running back C.J. Spiller, the signature player of New Orleans’ free agent signing class of 2015, was released Tuesday, Saints Coach Sean Payton confirmed in his Wednesday morning teleconference.
“We probably spent the better part of the last couple of weeks going through our depth at running back,” Payton said.
Payton said the team sought a trade partner for Spiller, but that the injury to cornerback Delvin Breaux necessitated a move.
“(Spiller) is a phenomenal, phenomenal guy,” Payton said. “I think he’s going to have an opportunity sooner than later with another club, and yet I know the window with this club is not closed.