Mike Gillislee thought he had a good preseason but was released by the New England Patriots.
The New Orleans Saints must have agreed with him as they were the first team to express interest in bringing him in for a workout. They signed him in short order.
The Saints were looking to add depth behind the offensive rookie of the year, Alvin Kamara, with Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram being suspended for New Orleans' first four games. Less than a week into his tenure with the Saints, Gillislee and Kamara are the only two running backs on the 53-man roster.