Mauti was released by the Saints on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti has spent the last three seasons in the Bayou after having been in Minnesota for the first two years of his career. Although largely used as a specials teamer, the former Penn Stater did start two games during the 2017 campaign. Given his relative youth and sizable experience, look for Mauti to latch on elsewhere as a strong veteran presence.

Mauti signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Thursday, Joel A. Erickson of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti has been with the Saints the past three years as a backup linebacker, drawing four starts and playing in 35 games over that span. He recorded 11 tackles and one forced fumble last year as a depth defender and special teams player. He'll likely see a similar role in 2018.

Mauti (illness) is listed as active for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti was forced to miss Friday's practice due to an undisclosed illness, but the starting outside linebacker will be ready for Sunday's playoff tilt.

Mauti (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti was out sick Friday but seems likely to be cleared to play in time for Sunday's all-important playoff tilt. If not, Jonathan Freeny could be forced into an expanded role.

Mauti agreed to re-sign with the Saints on Tuesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti, a formal special teams captain on the team, took a break from the field last season to deal with a longtime battle with ulcerative colitis. He returned to training camp this year, but ultimately failed to make the final roster. An injury to the team's current special teams captain, Nathan Stupar, presumably opened the door for Mauti's return.

Mauti (illness) signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Monday, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti, who's accrued 46 tackles in 24 games for the Saints the last two seasons, missed the final eight games of the 2016 campaign due to ulcerative colitis, an illness he's dealt with since his days at Penn State. With that issue in the rearview for now, Mauti will look to reclaim his role as a special teams captain in advance of Week 1.

Mauti, who has dealt with ulcerative colitis since his senior year at Penn State, hopes to return in 2017 following three surgeries, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti is currently a free agent as he continues his recovery, but he has remained in touch with the Saints while he continues to gain weight in hopes of returning to his usual playing weight. He's still limited in terms of physical activity, but he's expecting to resume full training sometime in May.

Mauti (illness) will undergo a procedure related to his illness and will miss a significant amount of time, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

No specifics on the illness have been released but news of the procedure combined with Mauti's placement on the reserve/non-football injury list Monday does not bode well for the linebacker's status the remainder of the season. Look for more updates to come as the team updates the situation. In the meantime, newly signed linebacker Sam Barrington is expected to have an expanded role on the defense.

The Saints placed Mauti (illness) on this reserve/non-football injury list Monday, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti missed Sunday's loss to the Broncos due to an illness. Not much was known about the illness at the time, but his placement on the NFI list is certainly not a positive sign. Expect an update on his status when the team releases more information.

Mauti (illness) will not play Sunday against the 49ers, NOLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauti, the Saints' starting middle linebacker with James Laurinaitis (quadriceps) now shelved on injured reserve, wasn't able to participate in any practice this week. In turn, Sam Barrington projects to draw the start.