promoted Adam Bighill from the practice squad before Sunday's game against Washington to provide depth at linebacker, but his stay on the active roster was a short one.
The team waived Bighill on Monday, presumably to make room for the pending addition of cornerback Sterling Moore.
Bighill played six special teams snaps in the 34-31 overtime win over Washington. He was also available as a backup on defense with A.J. Klein (ankle) inactive.
New Orleans likely will try to re-sign Bighill to the practice squad if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
The Saints likely will have another roster spot open soon, too, with defensive end Alex Okafor suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.