The Saints waived Holker on Tuesday, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holker originally signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in April of 2024 and tallied three catches on four targets for 21 yards as a rookie. The Colorado State product got into 12 games last year but didn't seem likely to garner a bigger role this season since the Saints have four veteran tight ends (Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill (knee), Foster Moreau (knee) and Jack Stoll) on the roster.

Holker (undisclosed) participated during minicamp Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holker was hindered by a minor injury earlier in the offseason, but he now seems to be back to full strength. Although he suited up for 12 games last season, he might not be a lock for a spot on New Orleans' final 53-man roster when the 2025 season starts.

Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters Thursday that Holker (undisclosed) is dealing with a "minor" injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Colorado State product served as the Saints' No. 3 tight end in 2024, catching three of his four targets for 21 yards while playing 104 total snaps (73 offensive, 31 on special teams) across 12 regular-season games. With Holker and Foster Moreau (knee) currently sidelined, Jack Stoll and Moliki Matavao will likely see increased offensive reps.

Holker appeared in 12 regular-season games for New Orleans in 2024, nabbing three of four targets for 21 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Holker did not play in the first four games of the season before appearing in 12 of the final 13 contests. The undrafted rookie out of Colorado State was buried on the depth chart behind veteran tight ends Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau (knee) for much of the season, but he got some more opportunities after Taysom Hill suffered a season-ending ACL tear Week 13. Holker recorded three catches over the final five games of the season, including two receptions during the 27-19 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 18. Johnson is currently set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and the 34-year-old Hill has just one season remaining on his contract with the Saints. Holker could have a path to a more significant role if the Saints don't bring back Johnson and/or Hill for the 2025 campaign.

Holker played six of the Saints' 68 snaps on offense and recorded a 10-yard reception on his lone target in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The reception was the first of Holker's career. The undrafted rookie has been buried on the depth chart all season and has seen light snaps in his eight appearances thus far, though he'll have a slightly bigger window of opportunity behind tight ends Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau after Taysom Hill (knee) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 13.

Holker (ankle) was a full participant during practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Holker sprained his ankle during training camp and missed the team's Week 1 win over the Panthers. After returning to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, the rookie ramped up to a full participant Thursday, clearing the way for him to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Cowboys.

Holker practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Holker missed Week 1 due to an ankle injury that's plagued him since mid-August. The undrafted rookie tight end will project to handle a depth role for New Orleans if he manages to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Cowboys.

Holker (ankle) did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holker remains sidelined due to an ankle sprain suffered in mid-August. The undrafted rookie tight end is expected to handle a depth role when healthy. His next chance to play will come Week 2 on the road at Dallas.

Holker (ankle) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Holker has been dealing with the ankle sprain since Aug. 18 and looks like a long shot to dress for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Panthers. He was unlikely to see much, if any, playing time behind Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau.

Holker (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report.

EDGE Analysis

Holker picked up an ankle injury in preseason warmups mid-August, and it looks like the issue could put him in danger of missing Sunday's regular-season opener against the Panthers. The UDFA tight end will have two more chances to increase his practice level before the Saints assign him an injury designation for Week 1.