Abram was released from the Saints' practice squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The safety was elevated to the active roster for each of the last three games, playing on 66 percent, 63 percent and 18 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively. Abram saw heavy snap counts in place of Will Harris (hamstring) and then Tyrann Mathieu, who was nursing a forearm injury. Jordan Howden stepped up to replace Harris.

Abram finished Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers with seven tackles (three solo) and one interception.

EDGE Analysis

Abram was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for a second straight game. The 2019 first-round pick took advantage of the opportunity by picking off Baker Mayfield midway through the second quarter, which led to a 10-yard touchdown from Spencer Rattler to Bub Means on the next play. Abram can be elevated for one more game, after which the Saints would have to sign him to the active roster.

Abram (back) has returned to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Abram's ability to get back in the game is good news for the Saints, who are dealing with multiple injuries at safety. The veteran should see considerable work in the second half, as long as he remains healthy.

Abram (back) has left Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abram had one tackle and a pass defended before exiting the game. His current absence is another blow to the Saints' secondary, who is also currently without Tyrann Mathieu (forearm) as well after an earlier in-game injury.

Abram was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being drafted by the Raiders in 2019, Abram has spent the last three seasons in Green Bay, Seattle and New Orleans. The journeyman was looking to return to the Big Easy, but he ultimately failed to make it through final roster cuts. It remains to be seen what opportunity will arise next for the veteran safety.

Abram agreed to a contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

In nine regular-season games with the Saints in 2023, the 2019 first-round draft pick recorded 26 tackles and one interception. By bringing back the 27-year-old, New Orleans' secondary maintains some needed depth following the offseason departures of Marcus Maye, Isaac Yiadom and Lonnie Johnson.

Abram finished the 2023 regular season with 26 tackles and one interception in nine appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Abram bounced back and forth between New Orleans' practice squad and active roster. While the majority of his playing time came on special teams this season, the 2019 first-round pick saw significant snaps on defense in four of his nine appearances, including when he played every defensive snap over the final two weeks of the regular season. Abram initially joined the Saints on a one-year deal in March, and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent this coming offseason.

Abram had five solo tackles, one pass defended, one interception and one forced fumble in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Abram's turnovers occurred in the second half of Sunday's win. He jarred the ball out of Rachaad White's hands in the third quarter that led to a Saints' field goal seven plays later. Two possessions later, Abram picked off Baker Mayfield on a pass intended for David Moore. It was Abram's first start at strong safety since being signed to the active roster Nov. 30, and he played all 50 defensive snaps in Sunday's victory.

Abram signed with the Saints' 53-man roster from their practice squad Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abram had previously been elevated three times this season by New Orleans, although he hasn't suited up since Week 5 against the Patriots. With Marcus Maye (shoulder) questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Saints have opted to bring Abram back to their active roster to strengthen their depth in the secondary.

Abram reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Abram was elevated to the active roster with Jordan Howden (finger) ruled out. Abram took advantage of his second callup Sunday against the Buccaneers when he registered five tackles (one solo) while playing 52 defensive snaps and seven snaps on special teams. The 2019 first-round pick out of Mississippi State could be called up once more for Week 5 against the Patriots if Howden is unable to suit up.