The New Orleans Saints made the decision to waive running back Xazavian Valladay on Friday, a move initially reported by Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Valladay, who is 26 years old, had brief stints in the NFL but struggled to find solid ground with the Saints. This decision may open up opportunities for other players on the depth chart, especially in the wake of injuries and the need for fresh legs as the season continues.

Valladay's release signals a critical moment for the Saints as they navigate their roster in search of more effective options at running back. Teams are continually evaluating their lineups, and Valladay's exit could prompt the Saints to explore alternative strategies in their backfield.