In need of extra depth at tight end, the New Orleans Saints are promoting Garrett Griffin from the practice squad to the active roster in advance of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.
The Saints ruled out Coby Fleener (concussion) on Friday, and instead of bringing just two healthy tight ends, Josh Hill and Michael Hoomanawanui, into the game, the team is adding Griffin to the roster.
Griffin went undrafted out of Air Force in 2016 and has spent the past two years on the Saints practice squad.