The New Orleans Saints made a roster move on Thursday, waiving second-year quarterback J.T. Barrett and bringing back rookie tight end Jake Powell. Powell signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent back in May after playing for Monmouth in college. Herbie Teope of the Advocate first reported Barrett’s release and Powell’s signing.
Powell’s return comes days after rookie draft pick Alize Mack left practice with an undisclosed injury. Scouting reports described Powell as a prospect with good size (6-foot-4, 240 pounds) but little experience catching passes, having come from a run-first offense.