The New Orleans Saints long thrived on the versatility of Taysom Hill . But the Swiss-Army knife type Hill is dealing with his lingering ACL injury from 2024 . So the Saints have added his possible replacement — especially before Week 1.

Tommy Mellott is joining New Orleans, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network Monday. Mellott is joining the practice squad to start . But he's already playing for his second NFL team after hearing his name called during April's NFL Draft .

“Drafted in the sixth round by the Las Vegas Raiders , Mellott was waived last week after practicing at receiver in camp. Now, the versatile playmaker heads to the home of Taysom Hill,” Pelissero posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The day three choice could now be inserted as the “Hill” for Kellen Moore ahe

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