Newton was released by the Saints on Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton played in just one game for the Saints in 2018 and has the versatility to play both right guard and tackle. The veteran has started 68 of 83 games that he's suited up for in his career and is now free to sign with any team.

Newton signed a contract with the Saints on Thursday, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton was previously released by the Saints on Dec. 20, but now rejoins the team's active roster alongside fellow offensive lineman Cornelius Lucas. New Orleans' decision to re-sign Newton could be indicative of an intent to rest their starting linemen Week 17.

Newton was released by the Saints on Thursday, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton's tenure with the Saints comes to an end less than two weeks after it began. He was signed as a backup but never saw the field while with New Orleans. He'll look to catch on as a depth lineman elsewhere.

Newton signed a contract with the Saints on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton's spot on the 53-man roster comes following the placement of Michael Ola (ankle) on season-ending injured reserve. The eighth-year journeyman will serve a depth role in New Orleans' offensive line.

Newton (knee)was released by the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton was in entering the fourth year of a five-year, $26 million contract. The obvious reason for his release is his ruptured patellar tendons in both of his knees back in 2016, an injury that sidelined him all of 2017. It's unclear when he'll be able to play again, though he has been working on a return. He doesn't yet have a timetable for recovery, but he could sign with another team if he's able get healthy and pass a physical yet this year.

Newton (knee) is working through his rehab but it isn't clear when he'll be cleared for practices, John McClain of The Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton sat out all of the 2017 season after undergoing surgery to repair fractured quad tendons in both of his legs during the 2016 campaign. The tackle has worked steadily towards a return from what can be a career ending injury and remains without a concrete return timetable. He started 60 games for the Texans from 2012 through 2015 and would be a candidate to start once again if he ever regains his old form.

Newton (knee) is a candidate to miss the entire 2017 season after tearing both patellar tendons during Week 7 of his 2016 campaign, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton was already placed on the PUP list last week, meanwhile, the Texans have signed 31-year-old veteran OT Breno Giacomini in order to provide depth at right tackle. At this point Newton's forecast includes a level of uncertainty regarding his availability in 2017.

Newton (knee) was placed on the physically unable to perform list on Friday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton tore his patellar tendons in both legs during Week 7 of the 2016 season. Due to the severity of the injury, this designation was expected. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reported in February that Newton was making "steady progress" in his recover, but it still remains unclear if or when he will be able to return in 2017.

Newton (knee) is making "steady progress" in his recovery, the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton has spent his offseason in rehab after tearing the patellar tendons in both of his knees last October. Considering his long road to recovery, any and all progress is significant. However, it still isn't certain if he'll be able to play at any point in 2017.

Newton (knee) faces an "extremely long road" to recovery, the Houston Chronicle reports. "It was a tough injury," coach Bill O'Brien said. "I don't think anybody has any idea as far as his timetable, but I know this: We'll do a good job of taking care of him. We care about Derek. I think all of us at some point in time have been in touch with him and I know he's working hard to get back. I'm not sure where he is right now. You know more about the medical part of it than I do. I just know that it was a tough injury and I know he's working hard to get back."

EDGE Analysis

Last October, Newton suffered a devasting setback that involved ruptured patellar tendons in both of his knees, an injury that ended the careers of players like WR Wendell Davis and QB Gary Baxter. Newton, however, likely has a better chance of resuming his career due to advances in medical science. He's under contract through 2019 and O'Brien's words appear to be confirmation that Newton's immediate future is secure with the Texans.