Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him

Attached Thumbnails · 09-16-2015, 06:59 AM

It's been a busy week for former and then current and then former New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower.

But don't consider Hightower's comeback done just yet.
Hightower made the Saints initial 53-man roster on Sept. 5 but was released on Saturday, one day before the season opener at Arizona.

Hightower was already in Phoenix by the time the move was announced and watched the game with Saints coaches in the press box.
He was re-signed to the active roster on Monday, then released again on Tuesday.

Hightower's contract was terminated with an injury waiver designation on Tuesday. That usually means a player has agreed to a clause in his contract limiting a team's liability in the event of injury.

That would make sense for Hightower, 29, who was attempting a comeback after not playing in an NFL game since 2011.

A source close to Hightower said the injury was "minor" and unrelated to the knee injury that forced him out of the game earlier in his career.

New Orleans Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him | NOLA.com

Crusader · 09-16-2015, 07:37 AM

So does that mean that we might see him on the roster again during the season? Or does it mean we need the spot for Spiller this weekend?

NonieT · 09-16-2015, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

So does that mean that we might see him on the roster again during the season? Or does it mean we need the spot for Spiller this weekend?

Hightower didn't need to be cut to give Spiller a spot. Spiller already has a spot on the roster. He was inactive last weekend, if he didn't have a spot he wouldn't have needed to be inactive.

vpheughan · 09-16-2015, 09:02 AM

This is beginning to look like the Billy Martin "You're Fired " commercial!

WhoDat!656 · 09-16-2015, 09:08 AM

Why don't they just re-sign PT?

vpheughan · 09-16-2015, 09:13 AM

SP is waiting till we make the playoffs then he'll sign Thomas just like he did with Deuce!! We all know how that worked out!!

Rugby Saint II · 09-16-2015, 02:48 PM

I was kind of hoping Hightower would catch on with a team. But, hey at least he's able to help us out if necessary. It's not like he's a WR.

jnormand · 09-16-2015, 02:55 PM

What the?

The Dude · 09-16-2015, 07:48 PM

I can't keep up anymre

Danno · 09-16-2015, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I can't keep up anymre

Its the bottom of the roster, and it fluctuates daily. Why even bother keeping up with it? Its not like we're replacing starters.

09-16-2015, 06:59 AM	#1
Threaded by hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68 Rating: (0 votes - average) It's been a busy week for former and then current and then former New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower. But don't consider Hightower's comeback done just yet. Hightower made the Saints initial 53-man roster on Sept. 5 but was released on Saturday, one day before the season opener at Arizona. Hightower was already in Phoenix by the time the move was announced and watched the game with Saints coaches in the press box. He was re-signed to the active roster on Monday, then released again on Tuesday. Hightower's contract was terminated with an injury waiver designation on Tuesday. That usually means a player has agreed to a clause in his contract limiting a team's liability in the event of injury. That would make sense for Hightower, 29, who was attempting a comeback after not playing in an NFL game since 2011. A source close to Hightower said the injury was "minor" and unrelated to the knee injury that forced him out of the game earlier in his career. New Orleans Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Halo; 09-17-2015 at 03:33 PM..
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09-16-2015, 07:37 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him So does that mean that we might see him on the roster again during the season? Or does it mean we need the spot for Spiller this weekend?

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him Originally Posted by Crusader So does that mean that we might see him on the roster again during the season? Or does it mean we need the spot for Spiller this weekend? Hightower didn't need to be cut to give Spiller a spot. Spiller already has a spot on the roster. He was inactive last weekend, if he didn't have a spot he wouldn't have needed to be inactive. Crusader likes this.
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09-16-2015, 09:02 AM	#4
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vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,522	Re: Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him SP is waiting till we make the playoffs then he'll sign Thomas just like he did with Deuce!! We all know how that worked out!! Crusader and MarchingOn like this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him Originally Posted by The Dude I can't keep up anymre Its the bottom of the roster, and it fluctuates daily. Why even bother keeping up with it? Its not like we're replacing starters.

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