Saints are going above and beyond to show just how expendable an NFL rookie can be with their latest roster move
The young QB is constantly on the move.
The NFL is a constant grind. There is no time to settle, and some recent decisions by the New Orleans Saints prove precisely that when it comes to the movement along a professional roster.
New Orleans has consistently moved around one particular rookie so far this season. It began in the offseason, but now, it feels like a weekly process for Hunter Dekkers. He’s probably getting used to packing and unpacking his suitcase.
Saints bring back QB Hunter Dekkers to practice squad
New Orleans has signed rookie UDFA quarterback Hunter Dekkers to their practice squad.
Via Nick Underhill, this is the 11th transaction (!!) involving the young quarterback since the draft. Keep in mind – Dekkers was not drafted, rather signed after its conclusion by New Orleans. The Saints clearly value him as depth and prefer him being in the building over some other options.
That being said, New Orleans also view him as somewhat expendable since they’ve consistently made him available to other teams around the NFL when making other roster moves between their practice squad and active roster. This situation is the reality across the NFL, though.
When you’re a young, depth piece to a roster, you have familiarity with an organization, but your job is always up for grabs. As the fourth QB in the mix for New Orleans, Dekkers may not actually hit the playing field in a game, but he is useful in practices and simulating situations in preparation for the team’s defense. QB Jake Haener is also on the Saints practice squad as well.
“Earlier in his college career, Dekkers was a quarterback for the Iowa State Cyclones. Many saw a bright future ahead of him with ISU. Unfortunately, his time as a Cyclone ended abruptly after he permanently lost his NCAA eligibility due to gambling on Iowa State games.
Dekkers has also been working with former NFL head coach Jon Gruden. The long-time football mind has advocated for Dekker’s potential and talent so far throughout this NFL Draft process for him.” —A to Z Sports
Dekkers was just cut from the practice squad on Wednesday. Just a day later, he’s back with the team in some capacity. With his addition to the PS, veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. was waived by the Saints.
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