
Taquan Mizzell
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Mizzell signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on Monday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Mizzell didn't play an NFL snap this season, as he spent the entirety of 2019 on the Saints' practice squad. The 26-year-old has 12 games of NFL experience with the Bears over the 2017 and 2018 seasons, and he recorded eight receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown while also contributing as a kick returner.
Mizzell went unclaimed on waivers and signed with New Orleans' practice squad Sunday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Mizzell had a series of quiet performances over the preseason with the Bears and was released Saturday. The 25-year-old shifted back and forth from running back and receiver over the course of the preseason, but ultimately couldn't stick to the Bears' roster as either.
Mizzell caught one pass for nine yards in Chicago's win over the Colts.
Mizzell entered the game in the second half when the deepest of the reserves were playing. On his reception, he was lined up as a wide receiver in the slot, a position he had been working at in the offseason, in addition to his work as a running back. After a lackluster preseason, he'll be on the bubble in terms of making the 53-man roster.
Mizzell netted minus-1 yard on four carries in the Bears' preseason loss to the Giants on Friday.
After posting 35 yards on four touches in the preseason opener, Mizzell followed that up with a very uninspiring performance. He'll continue to battle with Ryan Nall and Kerrith Whyte for the No. 4 running back spot as the preseason moves forward.
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