WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- The New Orleans Saints have released veteran tight end Alex Smith, a league source told NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.
WWL Radio reporter Kristian Garic first reported Smith's release.
Smith, 33, signed with the Saints only nine days ago after rookie tight end Jack Tabb was placed on the injured reserve.
The Saints also waived snapper Chris Highland on Sunday, according to a league source, after signing linebacker Justin Anderson.
The Saints had a new linebacker wearing No. 46 in practice on Sunday afternoon who has not yet been identified.