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Saints waive Austin, Welch

The New Orleans Saints have waived receiver Kevin Austin Jr. and tight end Treyton Welch after claiming offensive tackle Mason Murphy and defensive tackle Colby Wooden from waivers earlier on Monday.

The Saints made the corresponding roster moves after adding two players off waivers earlier on Monday. Austin, 26, has appeared in 16 games for New Orleans over the last two seasons, catching 13 passes for 140 yards with a touchdown in eight contests last season. Welch, 25, appeared in three games with one start for the Saints in 2025, logging 16 offensive snaps and 21 special teams snaps.

New Orleans claimed offensive tackle Mason Murphy from the Bears and defensive tackle Colby Wooden from the Colts earlier on Monday, prompting the corresponding roster moves. sportbet.rodeo