The New Orleans Saints have released former Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Eku Leota , the team announced. Leota played in three games for the Saints this season.

The Steelers let go of Leota during final cut downs in August despite having a standout preseason for the team.

A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Leota was an undrafted free agent in the 2023 NFL Draft. He made the practice squad for the Panthers to start the year before being elevated in November. The 6-foot-3 linebacker can play both inside and outside but had stood out as an edge rusher for the Steelers during the preseason.

Leota played for the Auburn Tigers and Northwestern Wildcats during his college career, and lost most of his final collegiate season with a torn pectoral muscle. He had 7.5 sacks in his first

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