Three days after releasing both kickers in their cut to 53 players, the Saints have brought one back.
The team has re-signed kicker Shayne Graham, according to the NFL’s Tuesday transactions.
In a corresponding roster move, the club waived second-year quarterback Ryan Griffin.
Graham, 36, connected on all four field goals (long of 39 yards) and 4-of-5 extra points in preseason play. However, the club parted ways with Graham and Derek Dimke after the exhibition slate.
But now, Graham is back, and seemingly so for the regular season opener at Atlanta.
The move leaves Luke McCown as the lone backup behind Drew Brees. It would not be a surprise if the Saints re-signed Griffin to the practice squad, but he will have to clear waivers first, and it will be interesting to see if he’s picked up after a solid preseason (48-of-77 passing, 530 yards, three TDs, one interception, 90.3 QB rating).
The Saints go with Graham after cutting both him and Dimke. It's likely been a frustrating process for those who drafted Graham and then released him after the Saints did. If you can pick him back up, Graham should be a top kicker most weeks this season.
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