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Saints Place RB Devin Neal on IR as Backfield Thins, Sign Nyheim Hines

New Orleans pivots to backfield auditions with the season already out of contention.

Overview

  • Rookie Devin Neal was placed on injured reserve after a Week 15 hamstring injury, ending a 10-game debut season with 57 carries for 207 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
  • With Alvin Kamara sidelined by knee and ankle issues, Audric Estime and Evan Hull are in line to share Week 16 carries against the Jets, per ESPN.
  • The Saints signed veteran Nyheim Hines to the practice squad to bolster depth, with any game-day elevation still to be determined.
  • New Orleans also promoted wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to the 53-man roster, released kicker Cade York, and added receiver Elijah Cooks to the practice squad.
  • Wide receiver Devaughn Vele was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, per multiple reports, sidelining him for the final three games.