MINNEAPOLIS -- Linebacker Adam Bighill knew days in advance he would get a taste of his first live NFL action.
With Nate Stupar (hamstring) and Stephone Anthony (ankle) down, the New Orleans Saints informed Bighill on Thursday of the past week that he would likely be up and he began taking repetitions Friday with special teams.
The move became official Sunday, as the Saints elevated Bighill from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster ahead of Monday night's regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
"I was definitely excited to come out here, get to line up and play Week One on Monday Night Football," Bighill said.