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Saints Choose Cade York Over Justin Tucker After Tryout, Release Blake Grupe

New Orleans opted for the younger practice-squad addition following Tucker’s first workout since a 10-game suspension for personal conduct violations.

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up prior to the AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Saints are signing Cade York, 24, to the practice squad, where he will compete with fellow practice-squad kicker Charlie Smyth for the job.
  • NFL Network reported New Orleans is releasing Blake Grupe after he went 18-for-26 on field goals and missed from 38 and 47 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Falcons.
  • Justin Tucker took part in the workout but was not signed and remains a free agent after his reinstatement on Nov. 11.
  • Tucker served a 10-game NFL suspension for violating the personal conduct policy following allegations by multiple massage therapists; he has denied wrongdoing.
  • The 2-9 Saints evaluated the position after season-long struggles, with York owning a career 73.3% field-goal rate and Tucker posting a career-worst 73.3% in 2024 before the Ravens released him in May.