Saints add two new offensive linemen to practice squad

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By Ross Jackson

METAIRIE, La. – The New Orleans Saints announced a quartet of roster moves Wednesday afternoon, signalling some more concerns along the offensive line.

The Saints have placed defensive tackle Vernon Broughton on Injured Reserve following his hip injury, which is expected to be season-ending. To fill that open active roster spot, safety Terrell Burgess was added from the practice squad.

New Orleans also announced the addition of two offensive linemen to the practice squad. Tackle Sataoa Laumea and guard William Sherman were both added.

#Saints roster moves today:

S Terrell Burgess has been signed to the active roster
DT Vernon Broughton was placed on IR

QB Hunter Dekkers, who signed back with the team this weekend, was also released from the practice squad.
OT Sataoa Laumea and OG Williams Sherman were both signed to the practice squad.

Both linemen were tryout players from this week.

— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) September 17, 2025

With offensive linemen Trevor Penning and Taliese Fuaga each managing injury and more potential recoveries underway, these signings seem to indicate there would be some situations developing. It’s something to keep an eye out on over the week.

Laumea and Sherman are both former sixth round picks from 2024 and 2021 respectively. Laumea was with the Seattle Seahawks, who the Saints face this weekend, while Sherman spent time with the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos before making his way to the Big Easy.