The hits keep coming for the New Orleans Saints receiving corps. The team announced Saturday that rookie wide receiver Jermaine Jackson was waived with an injury designation, having exited Friday’s practice session with an undisclosed ailment. It’s a tough break for the rookie from Idaho, who was competing for a roster spot with his knack for returning punts and kickoffs.
Expect Jackson to revert to injured reserve upon clearing waivers. The Saints guaranteed him $160,000 when he signed as an undrafted free agent, so they’ll probably want to hold onto him while he recovers. He’s joining offensive tackle Justin Herron and tight end Tommy Hudson on injured reserve with Ryan Ramczyk done for the year on the physically unable to perform reserve.
His departure means even more upheaval at wide receiver. The Saints had been practicing without rookie draft pick Bub Means as well as veterans Cedrick Wilson Jr. (a projected starter) and Equanimeous St. Brown in recent days, so they were already running thin at the position. It’s why they brought back Marquez Callaway and signed Samson Nacua off the street. We’ll see if more additions are coming, but Jackson being waived was also a corresponding move so they could sign reinforcements at tight end, so they may stick with the group they’ve got.