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Morning Break: Saints add TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden to roster ahead of Buccaneers game

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, October 25

Oct 25, 2025 at 08:00 AM

Saints News from NOLA.com

The Saints claim a former Ravens tight end off the waiver wire and cut another player

The New Orleans Saints have been active on the waiver wire. The Saints claimed tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden from the Baltimore Ravens and waived running back Velus Jones in a corresponding move, the team announced Friday. SEE MORE >>

The Saints have a clean injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Bucs

For the first time this season, the New Orleans Saints don't have any player listed as questionable or out on the injury report. SEE MORE >>

Can the Saints learn from Baker Mayfield? Preaching patience is easier said than done.

One of the leading candidates for MVP this year has played for four teams, eight head coaches and eight offensive coordinators across eight seasons in the NFL. SEE MORE >>

Saints News from NewOrleansSaints.com

New Orleans Saints awarded TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers

The New Orleans Saints announced today that they were awarded tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. In a corresponding move, the club has waived running back Velus Jones Jr. SEE MORE >>

Saints Friday Injury Report: 2025 Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Five New Orleans Saints players were listed on Friday's Injury Report for the team's Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2025 NFL season. SEE MORE >>

Gameday Entertainment: Saints vs. Buccaneers | 2025 NFL Week 8

The New Orleans Saints will kick off divisional play in their eighth game of the season as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. This key showdown marks the first of three division matchups in the next four games for the Black and Gold. SEE MORE >>

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Zaire Mitchell-Paden joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos

The New Orleans Saints announced that the club was awarded tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers. Check out Davis in action with the Baltimore Ravens during his NFL career

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) runs during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) during pregame warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) works out during an NFL football practice, Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) works out before a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) works out during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) lines up before the snap during an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 24 - 16.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) runs during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) blocks Dallas Cowboys defensive end Earnest Brown (51) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The Ravens defeated the Cowboys, 31-13.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover.

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Photos: Best of Saints Fans vs. Bears | 2025 NFL Week 7

Check out the 15 best fan photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.

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Check out the fan photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.