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Saints Release Special-Teams Captain J.T. Gray for Roster Flexibility

Coach Kellen Moore attributes the decision to roster flexibility, not injury.

Overview

  • Moore confirmed the cut and called it one of his toughest decisions since taking over.
  • The move creates about $2.6 million in cap space and leaves roughly $980,000 in dead money.
  • Gray, a multi-time All-Pro and 2021 Pro Bowler, logged 2,065 special-teams snaps with only 153 on defense for New Orleans.
  • Moore said a practice-squad return was not discussed and he expects Gray to draw interest for an active roster spot elsewhere.
  • New Orleans reworked depth by adding Eku Leota and Coziah Izzard to the practice squad and signing Tommy Mellott, as Alvin Kamara reacted on X with "Wtf."