The New Orleans Saints filled the two open spots on their roster by signing wide receiver Dante Pettis and offensive lineman William Sherman off their practice squad.

The spots were made available Tuesday , when the Saints waived receiver Kevin Austin and offensive lineman Barry Wesley.

Pettis was out of practice squad elevations, having served as the team's primary punt returner and kick returner since the team sent Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks at the trade deadline.

The 30-year-old Pettis has played only nine offensive snaps with the Saints this season, catching his lone target for 14 yards, but he has averaged 25.2 yards per kick return while also returning seven punts for 30 yards with a long return of 11 yards.

He also filled in as a returner last season after Shah

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