
Jacquizz Rodgers
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Rodgers was released by the Saints on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Rodgers had been with the Saints for the last three-plus weeks but was unable to impress enough to make the final roster. Rodgers put some decent work with the Buccaneers over the last three seasons but hasn't had much staying power in the league.
Rodgers carried the ball seven times for 33 yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for nine yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Dolphins.
He led the Saints in carries and was the leading rusher among the RBs, although Taysom Hill actually outgained Rodgers on the ground. The journeyman needed a good performance to unseat Dwayne Washington (concussion) for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart, and while his one-yard TD plunge in the fourth quarter was nice, it may not have moved the needle enough for Rodgers.
Rodgers signed a contract with the Saints on Saturday, Luke Johnson of USA Today reports.
Rodgers will replace Rob Kelley, who was released in a corresponding move, on the depth chart. The scatback will likely need to unseat Dwayne Washington on the depth chart in order to earn a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster, but at the very least his versatility figures to be better suited to the team's offense than the lumbering Kelley. Rodgers has recorded at least 60 touches in all but one of his eight professional seasons, but he hasn't been particularly efficient with his looks as of late, averaging under four yards per carry and under 8.3 yards per reception in each of the past two years.
Jacquizz Rodgers (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday.
Rodgers will go back to his change of pace role with Doug Martin back in the fold. Earlier in 2016, when Rodgers became the starter, he was very productive, however, he is not built to be a 30 plus carry back. He is worth a handcuff if you own Martin at this point in the season.
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