Saints reach injury settlement with running back Audric Estime; practice-squad long snapper Scott Daly departs
The New Orleans Saints reached an injury settlement with running back (RB) Audric Estime and terminated the practice-squad contract of long snapper Scott Daly after Daly signed with the Chicago Bears’ active roster, the team announced on its transactions page Sept. 22.
The settlement resolves Estime’s roster status after the club placed him on injured reserve on Sept. 12. The Saints had placed Zach Wood on injured reserve and signed long snapper Scott Daly to the practice squad on Sept. 18.
The Saints signed running back (RB) C.J. Donaldson from the practice squad to the active roster on Sept. 18. The team elevated wide receiver (WR) Kevin Austin Jr. and long snapper Scott Daly on Sept. 19 through standard elevations. The club promoted tight end (TE) Treyton Welch from the practice squad to the active roster on Sept. 12.
The team re-signed edge Jonah Williams to the practice squad on Sept. 14 and added wide receiver (WR) Kyrese Rowan to the practice squad on Sept. 9. The transactions log records several other settlements and roster moves earlier in the month as the club adjusted to injuries and roster limits. The Saints posted the full list of transactions on its official website.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Saints have leaned on their practice squad to fill immediate needs at running back and long snapper while managing injuries. Reaching a settlement with Audric Estime clarifies his roster outlook and lets the club pursue available options. Scott Daly signing with the Chicago Bears and leaving after a brief practice-squad stint highlights turnover at long snapper since Zach Wood moved to injured reserve. Promotions of C.J. Donaldson, Kevin Austin Jr. and Treyton Welch show the team relying on internal depth to cover short-term gaps.