New Orleans cut Merritt from its practice squad Tuesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merritt has played in just one of the Saints' three games in 2023, and at least for now, the team has decided to part ways with him. He's now set to become a free agent.

New Orleans signed Merritt to its practice squad Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Just two days after being cut by the team, Merritt is back with the Saints' organization. With Jamaal Williams (hamstring) still missing from practice, it would not be surprising if New Orleans saw fit to elevate a running back for Sunday's game at Green Bay.

Merritt was waived by the Saints on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merritt was a healthy inactive for the team's win over the Panthers on Monday. After spending time with New Orleans in each of the last two seasons as a receiver, the 26-year-old converted over to running back but was unable to garner a consistent role there either.

Merritt (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game at the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

After playing just two offensive snaps in Week 1, Merritt will be sidelined entirely in Week 2. His absence leaves Jamaal Williams and Tony Jones as the only New Orleans running backs who plan to suit up Monday.

Merritt had zero rushes during Sunday's 16-15 win versus the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Merritt played only two of his eight total snaps on offense during New Orleans' season-opener. With Alvin Kamara suspended, the Saints also elevated running back Tony Jones from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's matchup, though he also played just seven offensive snaps behind temporary No. 1 running back Jamaal Williams (49). With versatile offensive player Taysom Hill also available to rush the ball out of the backfield, it's likely the Saints will continue to heavily rely on Williams at running back until Kamara returns Week 4.

Merritt has a spot on the Saints' initial 53-man roster, Chris Hudgison of KAIT8 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Saints have lined him up as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist, listing him as a WR on the roster but an RB on the depth chart. A pass-catching role out of the backfield could make sense, especially with Alvin Kamara suspended for the first three games of the season and rookie Kendre Miller bothered by a hamstring injury. Jamaal Williams figures to start and get most of the backfield snaps/touches Week 1 against Tennessee, but there might also be a bit of work available for Merritt and/or Tony Jones (a recent practice-squad addition).

Merritt (hamstring) caught one pass for eight yards on one target in the Saints' preseason win over the Chargers Monday night.

EDGE Analysis

Merritt missed the Saints' preseason opener with the pulled hamstring. He played just one offensive snap against Los Angeles and two more on special teams, returning one kick for 13 yards. Merritt is entering his fourth season out of Arkansas State.

Merritt (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merritt was experiencing hamstring tightness this week, so it's not surprising to see him sidelined for the exhibition. The former wideout's next chance to make his debut as a running back will come Sunday, Aug. 20 against the Chargers.

Merritt has been experiencing hamstring tightness this week, Ross Jackson of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear how much practice time Merritt has missed and if he's just been limited or has been a non-participant. The 26-year-old is working to make the 53-man roster as a running back after spending his first three NFL seasons as a wide receiver.

Saints head coach Dennis Allen confirmed Thursday that Merritt is now a running back, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old had caught only one pass in his three-year NFL career before converting to running back this offseason. Merritt was signed as an undrafted rookie by the Dolphins in 2020 and spent two years in Miami before heading to New Orleans in 2022. He's most likely competing for a spot on the practice squad, as he'll be behind at least Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller at running back ahead of the coming season.