Photos: Day 9 of Saints training camp practice in sunny SoCal
IRVINE, Calif. —?The New Orleans Saints shook up their tight end room Saturday, signing Mason Fairchild and Kevin Rader.?
To make room for those players, the Saints waived tight end Jesper Horstead and wide receiver/return specialist Jermaine Jackson. Jackson was waived with an injury designation. Another tight end, Tommy Hudson, reverted to injured reserve after the Saints waived him earlier this week with an injury designation.?
Saints sign 2 new tight ends, release a rookie returner amid a flurry of transactions
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New Orleans Saints players warmup during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) dances as he walks onto Crawford Field for the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints players stretch and warmup during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (34) walks onto Crawford Field during the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Isaiah Foskey (55) stands on the field after pushing equipment during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee gets into position with Saints defensive tackle Jack Heflin and Saints defensive tackle Kendal Vickers during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackles Bryan Bresee, Jack Heflin and Kendal Vickers practice during the ninth day of training camp at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (6) dances with water during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Monty Rice (59) runs at Saints linebacker Isaiah Stalbird during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Defensive coordinator Joe Woods gives direction to players during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (21) dances during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches players during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) throws the ball during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans tight end Saints Kevin Rader runs during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen signals during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans tight end Saints Kevin Rader stand on Crawford Field during the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints tight end Michael Jacobson (86) runs with the ball as an NFL official signals during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Kyler Baugh (69) stands on Crawford Field during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden walks onto Crawford Field for the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee walks onto Crawford Field during the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Pass rush specialist Brian Young works with New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Kyler Baugh during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety Roderic Teamer (30) stands on the field with his teammates at the start of the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints long snapper Zach Wood (49) throws the ball during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety Roderic Teamer drinks water during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) walks onto Crawford Field during the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Jack Heflin (95) and Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (50) push equipment during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) warms up during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen talks to Saints defensive end Chase Young during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) takes off his helmet to stretch during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jermaine Jackson (80) warms up during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) walks with his teammates during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches 7 on 7 practice during the ninth day of training camp at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive players run across Crawford Field during the ninth day of training camp practice at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr throws the ball during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints running back Jordan Mims pushes a heavy bag during the ninth day of training camp practice at Crawford Field in Irvine, Calif., on Saturday. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (21) answers questions from the press during the ninth day of training camp at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd answers questions from the press following practice on the ninth day of training camp at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry answers questions from the press during the ninth day of training camp at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints tight end Dallin Holker answers questions from the press following practice during the ninth day of training camp at Crawford Field at University of California, Irvine, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)