The New Orleans Saints cut 21 players and placed one on injured reserve Saturday, trimming their roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final cuts:
Most significant move: The guy the Saints will miss most is one they didn’t want to lose – tight end Michael Hoomanawanui. They placed him on injured reserve with the unspecified leg injury he suffered last week. And he’s not eligible to return this year, since he was placed on IR before Week 1. Hoomanawanui was a versatile backup who proved to be a valued resource as a blocker/pass catcher after being acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots last year.