The New Orleans Saints are waiving running back Xazavian Valladay, who struggled to find a spot on the depth chart after the team signed free agents Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr., and drafted Devin Neal. Valladay, 26, went undrafted in 2022, played for the Texans and Steelers, and was on the Saints’ practice squad since November 2023 after a college career at Wyoming and Arizona State.
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Eric Allen, who last played in the NFL in 2001, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025 after a 24-year wait, one of the longest in modern-era history. During his 14-year career, he recorded 54 regular-season interceptions, making him the only cornerback with 58 total interceptions and nine pick-sixes, and he expressed deep gratitude in his induction speech, thanking the Hall of Fame committee, family, and fellow players. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New Orleans Saints have placed former fourth-round offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri on injured reserve due to a knee injury, sidelining him for the entire season. Saldiveri, 24, was a three-year starter at Old Dominion and played in 11 games with six starts for the Saints in 2024 before the injury. Want More Context? 🔎
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49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is open to meeting the young man who shot him during an armed robbery attempt last August but is currently focused on his second NFL season. The 17-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, and Pearsall, who missed the start of last season due to his injury, is now building his role in the offense with quarterback Brock Purdy. Want More Context? 🔎
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