Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75)
 

Branch is getting cut today. I don't have a link.

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut
 

I know a lot of people root for him, but it's no biggie if we cut him. We have plenty of depth. I wish him the best and hopefully he'll catch on somewhere.

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut
 

It really isnt a big deal as for the sake of the team. I just really liked the guy.

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut
 

Odd man out, they have to deal with Pittman, Thomas and Dudley too.

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut
 

I would rather see Dudley go

Cuts to 75
 

Branch, J.Jones, Hanson
No surprises

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75)
 

New Orleans Saints - 404

Saints Trim Roster to 75

Doug Miller, NewOrleansSaints.com
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 3:20 PM



The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have reached the NFL-mandated roster size of 75 players. The Black-and-Gold parted ways with P Chris Hanson, RB Jamaal Branch and WR Jamal Jones.

The Saints needed to trim their roster by three players by 3:00 p.m. CT and will need to reach the NFL roster size limit of 53 players by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1.

The biggest name of the three cuts today was Hanson, who was signed by the Saints as a free agent on May 7, 2007. The product of Marshall was with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2001-2006 and is a veteran of 86 regular season games. He owns a career punting average of 42.9 and a net average of 35.9. Hanson, who battled incumbent Steve Weatherford for the punting job, had five punts for a 40.6 average and 39.2 net average in preseason action this preseason.

Hanson, a a vested veteran, had his contract terminated by the club, while Branch and Jones were each waived, which means that they have 24 hours to be claimed by another NFL team before being reaching free agent status.

Branch, a 5-11, 230-pound running back out of Colgate, was a first year player that originally signed by the Saints as a free agent on January 1, 2006. Branch was then assigned to NFL Europe where he spent the 2006 spring before returning to the Saints. In 2006 Branch spent the majority of the season on the practice squad before being activated to the active roster prior to the season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Brach score his first career touchdown on a reception against the Panthers in that game and added 10 rushes for 29 yards. This preseason Branch had two receptions for 23 yards.

Jones, 5-11, 205-pounds, earned a roster spot with the Saints last season and went on to appear in 12 regular season games, and made one start. While recording just one reception for six yards, Jones made a larger contribution on special teams, where he had six kickoff returns for a 21.7 average. Jones had three receptions for 24 yards this preseason.

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75)
 

the next 22 is gonna be interesting..............

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75)
 

• Word out of New Orleans is CB Fred Thomas, who is entering his 12th season, might have a tough time making the Saints' opening-day roster. Thomas has already lost his starting spot to ex-Colt Jason David, and Jason Craft beat him out for the nickel CB job.

That taken from Pro Football Weekly.

Taken from the ESPN Arkush chat.

Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75)
 

c'mon, a reach? He was on everybody's board just as high, if not higher

he is in a perfect system to learn and develop slowly