Saints Add Cedric Tillman to Practice Squad | NFL News

0:00On September 2nd, the New Orleans Saints have brought in wide receiver Cedric Tillman, signing him to their practice squad. This move comes after he was released by the Cleveland Browns. The Saints were looking to add some depth at the receiver position, especially with an injury to prospect Jordan Tyson during training camp, who's expected to miss the first few months of the season. Tillman was a third-round pick for the Browns back in 2023. He played in 38 games for them, racking up 833 receiving yards and five touchdowns. However, injuries and limited playing time kept him from really establishing himself, and with the Browns adding more receivers this off-season, his. Chances of making the roster were slim. Even though his production was an eye-popping, Tillman had some hype coming out of college. Pro football focus actually ranked him as the 61st best player in the 2023 draft class, calling him the most physical receiver. Available. Now, a change of scenery in New Orleans might be just what he needs to unlock that

1:00potential. With Tillman on the practice squad, the Saints have shorted up their receiver group for the start of the season. Besides Tyson, they have Chris Olave, Devon Valey, Bryce Lance, and Barian Brown on the main roster. There's a decent chance Tillman could get called up for game days, especially with the team needing options. This receiver room is pretty young, with rookies like Lance and Brown expected to get opportunities. Valey is another veteran option, but he's similar to Tillman in some ways. Ultimately, a lot of the offense will likely rely on Chris Olave early on. The team's offense might look a lot like it did at the end of last season. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI.