Saints’ Audric Estime speaks up on NO return after making Browns pay for releasing him
“I called my agent to tell him like, ‘Get me back to New Orleans.’ And when they gave me the call that they claimed me, I kind of had a sense of relief, happiness, and joy.” Estime’s journey has included stops in Denver, New Orleans, Minnesota, and Cleveland.
Key points
- Claimed off waivers after Cleveland let him go on November 2, Estime immediately gave New Orleans the physical presence it needed in the backfield.
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- He also scored a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown, making an emphatic first impression in his return.
Just days after the Cleveland Browns released him, the running back made his former team pay.
Additional details
- After the game, Estime expressed how much it meant to be back with the Saints.
- Audric Estime’s New Orleans homecoming could hardly have gone better.
- After spending time on the Vikings’ practice squad and with Cleveland in 2026, Estime has another opportunity in New Orleans.
- With the Saints in 2025, he totaled 198 rushing yards, 103 receiving yards, and one touchdown.
- He helped the New Orleans Saints secure a dramatic 23-22 overtime victory on Sunday.
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