Saints officially release three players post-draft
Some moves after a successful draft
Nov 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Evan Hull (34) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images | Rich Storry-Imagn Images The New Orleans Saints added 9 players during the draft (one through trade), 10 UDFAs, and OLB Anfernee Jennings to this roster. That put the team over the 90-player limit, so some moves needed to be made.
It was always likely that some of these more overcrowded positions would see changes soon, and we saw that in today’s moves. The Saints have released WR Samori Toure, RB Evan Hull, and TE Elijah Cooks. The #Saints are releasing WR Samori Toure following the drafting of WRs Jordyn Tyson and Bryce Lance, source says.
Toure, a 2022 seventh-round pick of the #Packers , joined New Orleans in November and had signed a futures deal this January. pic. twitter.
com/vrZsWtVAzm — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 27, 2026 Saints are releasing RB Evan Hull and TE Elijah Cooks — Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) April 27, 2026 Starting with Toure, this was always coming after the Saints added three WRs in the draft. As of now, the near gaurentees for the WR room next season are Chris Olave, Jorydn Tyson, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown. That’s already 5 of the 6 spots the Saints would likely enter the 2026 season with.