Derby was cut by the Saints on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Derby joined the Saints this offseason after stints with the Dolphins, Broncos and Patriots. New Orleans cut Derby, and the team seems fine with its tight end trio of Jared Cook, Josh Hill and Dan Arnold.

Derby signed a contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Derby is present for the Saints' practice Wednesday, so an official announcement of his signing should be only a matter of time. The veteran tight end missed most of the 2018 campaign in Miami due to a lingering foot injury, and will now work to carve out a depth role with the Saints.

Derby (foot) finished the 2018 campaign with three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown in four games.

EDGE Analysis

Derby missed most of the season while nursing a foot injury that eventually landed him to injured reserve in early December. He did average 31 snaps on offense in his four appearances, opening the season as Miami's top pass-catching option at tight end. The team surely wants 2018 second-round pick Mike Gesicki to seize that role in 2019, but there may still be room for Derby on the roster as a depth tight end and special teamer. The 27-year-old can also weigh other options, as he'll become an unrestricted free agent in March if he doesn't re-sign with the Dolphin first.

The Dolphins placed Derby (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Derby appeared in only four games this season, as he dealt with foot and knee injuries throughout the year. The 27-year-old ends his season with three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki should see increased workloads to finish out the season.

Derby (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 13 tilt against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Derby continues to be hampered by a foot issue that first cropped up during a Week 3 matchup against the Raiders. The fourth-year tight end's absence creates additional opportunity for Nick O'Leary and rookie Mike Gesicki in an offense that will also be missing receiver Danny Amendola (knee) on Sunday.

Derby (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Derby was unable to play last week against the Colts but practiced fully Friday and appears on track to return against the Bills, despite the questionable tag. Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki would continue to split snaps at tight end should Derby be ultimately be ruled out.

Derby (knee) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Derby has missed a hefty chunk of the season with lower-body injuries this year, and now his knee will cost him Week 12. Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki will absorb the 27-year-old's snaps.

Derby (foot/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Derby was limited at practice throughout the week, leaving his status for Sunday up in the air. The 27-year-old missed six games with a foot issue prior to returning Week 10 against the Packers, but is now dealing with a knee issue as well after the bye week. Mike Gesicki would serve as the Dolphins' No. 2 tight end should Derby be unable to suit up Sunday.

The Dolphins listed Derby (foot/knee) as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

It represents no change in Derby's level of practice participation from what he was able to do Wednesday. If Derby upgrades to full participation for the Dolphins' final practice of the week Friday, he should be a decent bet to suit up Sunday against the Colts. Prior to the Dolphins' Week 11 bye, Derby returned from a six-game absence to play 30 offensive snaps in the team's 31-12 loss to the Packers on Nov. 11.

Derby (foot/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Derby continues to manage a lingering foot issue which he's dealt with for the majority of the season. The 27-year-old's availability for Week 12 is murky at best, and it's concerning that he was unable to get fully healthy during the Dolphins' bye. Even if Derby is able to suit up against the Colts on Sunday, he'll likely split snaps and targets fairly evenly with fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki and Nick O'Leary.