Phillips was cut from the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday.
Phillips' departure comes as Philadelphia opted to sign Siaki Ika to its practice squad. The 27-year-old has yet to appear in a game this season, but he did suit up five times for the Saints last year. He'll now have to work to find another opportunity.
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Trajan Jeffcoat: Placed on injured reserve
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The Saints placed Jeffcoat (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured reserve list Tuesday.
After being cut over the summer, Jeffcoat landed a spot on the Saints' practice squad earlier this month. He's yet to appear in a regular-season NFL contest.
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Saints' Carl Granderson: Sacks Winston in Week 11
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Granderson recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
Granderson was one of three Saints to record a sack in Sunday's blowout win, bringing down Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. The Wyoming product has been one of the Saints' most productive pass rushers through 11 games this season, ranking second on the team with 4.5 sacks while also forcing one fumble. Expect Granderson to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Saints' Alontae Taylor: Impresses in Week 11
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Taylor recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and two passes defended in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
The third-year pro from Tennessee has capitalized on increased opportunities since Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to Washington in early November, recording 17 total tackles and two passes defended in the Saints' last two contests. Taylor now leads New Orleans' defense in passes defended (12) and tackles for loss (seven) through the team's first 11 games. He's expected to continue making plays when the Saints host the Rams in Week 13.
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Saints' Demario Davis: Fills stat sheet vs. Browns
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Davis recorded 13 total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, and defended two passes in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
Davis had his most productive game of the 2024 season against one of his former teams in Sunday's win, leading the Saints in total tackles and passes defended. The veteran linebacker has now accumulated 79 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defended through 10 appearances this season. He's expected to remain a great IDP option when the Saints next play against the Rams in Week 13.
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Saints' Ugo Amadi: Continues to produce
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Amadi recorded nine total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
Amadi has taken full advantage of his increased opportunities since Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to the Commanders on Nov. 5, tallying 18 total tackles, including three tackles for loss, across New Orleans' last two games. He appears to have secured the Saints' starting slot corner position and is expected to line up alongside Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry in the secondary as the season progresses.
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Saints' Nephi Sewell: Cleared to play Week 11
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Sewell (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Sewell is in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut Sunday. He started the season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from a torn ACL injury he suffered in December of 2023. Sewell's ability to practice in full all week prompted his activation from the PUP list Saturday, and he will provide depth at linebacker behind starters Pete Werner, Demario Davis and Willie Gay.
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Good to go against Cleveland
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McKinstry (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
McKinstry finished the week strong with back-to-back full practices, and he will return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. The rookie second-round pick should see a significant uptick in defensive snaps after Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to the Commanders at the trade deadline Nov. 5.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Officially active for Week 11
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Werner (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
After logging consecutive DNPs to open the week due to a hand injury, Werner was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday, which is good enough for him to suit up for Sunday's contest. Over his last three outings, Werner has logged 22 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Expected to play Sunday
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Werner (hand) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Werner suffered a hand injury in Week 10 against the Falcons, which caused him to miss the first two practices of the week. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to earn himself a questionable tag for Sunday's game, and it appears the 2021 second-round pick will be available to play.
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Saints' Nephi Sewell: Activated off PUP ahead of Week 11
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The Saints activated Sewell (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Sewell suffered an ACL injury in Week 17 of the 2023 regular season, and his recovery prompted the Saints to place the 27-year-old on the PUP list at the start of the regular season. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, but if he's cleared to play, Sewell would give the Saints depth at linebacker, which is timely considering starter Pete Werner (hand) is considered a game-time decision.
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Questionable vs. Browns
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McKinstry (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Despite logging consecutive full practices to end the week, McKinstry will still draw the questionable tag after missing the Saints' last two games due to a hamstring injury. If McKinstry is able to return Sunday, he would reclaim his starting spot at corner alongside Alontae Taylor; otherwise, Shemar Jean-Charles would draw the start for a third straight game.
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Past hamstring injury
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McKinstry (hamstring) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday.
McKinstry returned to practice Wednesday after missing the Saints' last two games due to a hamstring injury. He appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Browns, however, after he was able to practice Thursday without limitations. In the eight games prior to his injury, McKinstry logged 18 tackles (14 solo) and three pass defenses.
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Saints' Pete Werner: DNP on Wednesday
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Werner (hand) didn't practice Wednesday.
Werner played 49 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles and one pass defended before exiting Sunday's win over the Falcons with a hand injury. Wednesday's DNP suggests that issue could be serious, and the Ohio State product will likely have to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 11, when the Saints host the Browns.
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Begins week with limited work
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McKinstry (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
McKinstry had logged five consecutive DNPs before Wednesday's limited session, which suggests he could be nearing a return to the field. The 2024 second-round pick's participation in practice both Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Saints' Week 11 matchup against the Browns.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Sacks Cousins in Week 10
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Turner finished Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
Turner logged his second sack of the regular season Sunday when he got to Kirk Cousins late in the second quarter for a five-yard loss, stripping the ball in the process, which was recovered by Drake London. Turner played a season-high 29 snaps on defense, but he's still firmly entrenched as the Saints' No. 4 defensive end behind Cameron Jordan, Carl Granderson and Chase Young. Through nine regular-season games, Turner has logged 13 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
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Saints' Alontae Taylor: Makes nine stops in Week 10
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Taylor totaled nine tackles (seven solo) against Atlanta in Sunday's 20-17 victory.
Taylor tied for second on the Saints in tackles behind Demario Davis, who made 10 stops. The nine tackles by Taylor tied the season-high mark he first established in Week 2 against Dallas. Taylor is having a strong season with 58 tackles (42 solo), including a career-high 4.0 sacks, 10 defensed passes and two forced fumbles through 10 games.
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Saints' Demario Davis: Paces team with 10 stops Sunday
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Davis notched 10 tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Falcons in Week 10.
Davis registered his second double-digit tackle total of the campaign to lead New Orleans in the win. The veteran linebacker continues to be an anchor of the Saints on defense, playing every one of the team's defensive snaps over five of the past six weeks. Davis appears to be on his way to an eighth straight 100-tackle campaign with 66 stops through nine contests this season.
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Saints' Ugo Amadi: Capitalizes on opportunity Sunday
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Amadi logged nine tackles (all solo), including three for loss, in Sunday's 20-17 Week 10 win against Atlanta.
With Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) traded to Washington last Tuesday, Amadi logged 100 percent of New Orleans' defensive snaps for the first time this season. He played well, finishing with a season-high nine stops, including three tackles for loss. Amadi also made a huge play on the final snap of the game, making a nice tackle of Ray-Ray McCloud to keep the wideout in bounds and force the clock to expire to ensure a narrow Saints victory.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Questionable to return
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Werner (hand) is questionable to return to New Orleans' matchup Sunday versus the Falcons.
Werner went down with a hand injury in the second half of the matchup, leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. Anfernee Orji is now in at linebacker in Werner's place.
