In the wake of waiving veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks Wednesday, the New Orleans Saints made a couple of moves at wide receiver — including one with local ties.

New Orleans signed Kevin Austin to the active roster from its practice squad then replaced Austin's spot on the practice squad with former Tulane wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson.

Jackson, who attended Hahnville High School, was a sixth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans last year. He appeared in 12 games with the Titans as a rookie, mostly as a returner — averaging 7.7 yards per punt return and 25.8 yards on kick returns.

In five seasons at Tulane, Jackson recorded 109 catches for 1,743 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Austin debuted for the Saints last season after injuries decimated the New Orleans receiver corps. The 6-foot-

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