Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Awarded to the New Orleans Saints off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, 10/24/25

Awarded to the New Orleans Saints off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, 10/24/25…Waived by the Ravens, 10/23/25…Signed to the Ravens active roster from the practice squad, 9/27/25…Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Ravens, 9/22/25…Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Ravens, 9/13/25…Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Ravens, 9/6/25…Signed to the Ravens practice squad, 8/27/25….Waived by the Ravens, 8/26/25…Signed a reserved/future contract with the Ravens, 1/21/25; Re-signed to the Ravens practice squad, 10/18/24…Released from Baltimore practice squad, 10/17/24…Signed to the Ravens practice squad, 9/16/24…Waived by the Cleveland Browns, 8/27/24…Signed reserve/future contract with the Browns, 1/15/24…Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Browns, 10/1/23…Signed to the Browns' practice squad, 8/30/23…Waived by the Browns, 8/29/23…Signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns, 1/9/23…Signed to the Browns' practice squad, 8/31/22…Waived by the Browns, 8/30/22…Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Browns, 5/13/22…In six games with one start at Baltimore at start of 2025 season, caught a reception for a three-yard gain…Played in 53 games (44 starts) over a five-year career at Notre Dame College (2017-20) and Florida Atlantic (2021), where he finished with 1,295 receiving yards and 11 TDs on 98 receptions (13.2 avg) while also recording 1 blocked punt…Transferred to FAU ahead of his final season in 2021, playing in 12 games and finishing with 90 yards and 1 TD on 9 catches (10.0 avg.), while also adding 1 rushing attempt that went for a 1-yard TD…Started in four games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, finishing with 181 yards on 13 catches (13.9 avg.)…Started in 13 games in 2019 with 573 yards and 6 TDs on 42 receptions (13.6 avg.). Named first-team All-MEC and the MEC Commissioner's Honor Roll. Matched a season-high 99 yards, adding 2 TDs on 5 receptions in playoff game at Slippery Rock (12/7). Caught 4 TDs in three games to begin season (2 TDs at Urbana – 9/28; 1 TD vs. Fairmont St. – 9/21; 1 TD at West Liberty – 9/10)…Started in all 14 games in 2018, racking up 435 yards and 4 TDs on 32 receptions (13.6 avg.). Earned third-team All- Region and second-team All-MEC honors. Caught TDs in consecutive games vs. Hillsdale (11/23) and Seton Hill…Played in 10 games (two starts) in 2017, finishing with 2 catches for 16 yards (8.0 avg) while also adding 2 ST tackles…Graduated from Notre Dame College with a bachelor's degree in business management… Prepped at Richard Montgomery (Rockville, Md.) HS, where he recorded 7 TDs and 431 yards on 24 catches as a senior…Helped the Rockets to a 10-2 finish en route to being named first-team All-County 4A at TE…Lettered in basketball and was also part of the track team…Attended the Ravens annual Holiday Helpers event at Target to shop for gifts with Baltimore youth in need (2024)…Born in Newark, N.J.