Saints Release Two Injured Rookies | New Orleans Saints News

The Saints just cleared two injured rookies—Devin Neal and Michael Heldman—off injured reserve via injury settlements, giving them a shot at playing elsewhere in 2026. But here’s the twist: they can’t return to New Orleans until their settlements expire plus a mandatory three-week wait, and the Saints already used both their IR spots this way. Neal, a sixth-rounder with early promise, missed time with ankle and hamstring injuries; Heldman, an undrafted standout with two sacks in preseason, got hurt late in camp. Now, it’s up to other teams to pick them up—or they might come back to New Orleans later. A wild NFL twist where sidelined players get a second chance, all thanks to roster maneuvering and league rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cae740a83637bc3