Comings, goings, promotions... Recapping a busy Tuesday news day

Good morning, and welcome to a jam-packed edition of the Saints Insider newsletter for Wednesday, August 22. 

Tuesday was a busy day for Saints news, so let's get right to it...

A key starter returns to practice

The Saints welcomed one key offensive player back to practice and could be getting another one back on Wednesday, head coach Dennis Allen said. Luke Johnson has all the news and analysis from the team's light workout Tuesday in his daily practice report.

So long, farewell ...

Speaking of offense, the Saints released a veteran receiver on Tuesday, and it wasn't just any ole wideout. This guy was a former top draft pick, who at one time was a top target of quarterback Derek Carr in Las Vegas.

Salary cap wizard earns promotion

The Saints announced a big move in their front office, when they promoted longtime salary cap guru, Khai Harley, to assistant general manager. Harley manages the club's salary cap and is a highly valued member of the team's internal brain trust, Zach Ewing reports.

New Orleans Super Bowl names key leader

Marcus Brown, a top executive with Entergy, was named the chair of the New Orleans 2025 Super Bowl host committee at a press conference at the Saints' training facility. Brown will help lead planning, organizing and fund-raising efforts for the game, which will be played Feb. 9, 2025 at the Superdome.

Bad news for a veteran defender

The news wasn't all good Tuesday. Safety Marcus Maye reached a plea agreement on the 2021 driving under the influence charge that will give him six months probation as well as 50 community service hours. Beat reporter Luke Johnson tells us what this means for the veteran safety.

The Saints conclude their exhibition schedule this weekend, and we'll have lots of daily news and analysis throughout the week in preparation for the preseason finale against the Houston Texans on Sunday. 

Until next time.... Cheers,

Jeff Duncan