The New Orleans Saints announced today that they were awarded tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. In a corresponding move, the club has waived running back Velus Jones Jr. .

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

#- TE

Height: 6-5

Weight: 257 lbs

College: Florida Atlantic

Mitchell-Paden, 6-5, 257, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns out of Florida Atlantic. The Rockville, Md. native has spent time on the practice squad with Cleveland (2022-24) and Baltimore (2024-25). Mitchell-Paden saw his first career game action with Baltimore in 2025, appearing in six games with one start, catching one pass for three yards.

In five seasons at Notre Dame College (2017-20) and Florida Atlantic (2021), he pla

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