New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Friday that the club has signed tackle Barry Wesley. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
- The lineman most recently played for the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL in 2025. He played in 11 games (nine starts) at the left tackle, left guard and right tackle positions. He was a nominee for the league's Sportsman of the Year award, recognizing sportsmanship, character and community service.
- Wesley participated in training camp and preseason with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023 and earned a practice squad spot prior to the season. He rejoined the Falcons for training camp and preseason once again in 2024, but was waived ahead of the regular season roster cut.
- He played for the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL in the 2023 season. Wesley also spent time with the Massachusetts Pirates, though he never took the field for the Indoor Football League team.
- Wesley appeared in 38 games in his collegiate career for the Colorado State University Rams, playing tackle and guard. Wesley started as a walk on before earning a scholarship in his second year in the program. Wesley was the recipient of the Albert C. Yates Student Leadership Award in 2019.
- The offensive lineman attended Bear Creek High School in his hometown of Lakewood, Colorado. He participated in football, basketball and wrestling in high school.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with offensive tackle Barry Wesley, tight end Seth Green and cornerback Jayden Price. Check out Wesley, Green and Price in action during their NFL careers.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) in action during the second half of an preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore.
Atlanta Falcons center Michal Menet (72) and offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) works during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0.
Atlanta Falcons offensive linemen Jalen Mayfield (77), left, and Barry Wesley (69) work during the NFL team's football practice, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) lines up during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) in action during the second half of an preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) lines up during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons tied 13-13.
Houston Texans tight end Seth Green (87) stands o the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston.
Houston Texans tight end Seth Green (87) runs during an NFL preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Seth Green (47) is seen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 31-16.
Houston Texans tight end Seth Green (87) runs after catching a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) in action during the second half of an preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
North Dakota State cornerback Jayden Price (23) and safety Dom Jones react after breaking up an Arizona pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
