Saints sign 2 more rookies from 2023 draft class along with 2 former XFL players

The New Orleans Saints signed two more of their seven 2023 draft picks on Tuesday. 

First-round defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and fourth-round quarterback Jake Haener both signed four-year contracts.

Third-round running back Kendre Miller, fourth-round offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri, safety fifth-round Jordan Howden and sixth-round wide receiver A.T. Perry all signed their rookie contracts last Friday.

That leaves second-round defensive end Isaiah Foskey as the only unsigned member of the draft class. He’s still able to participate in the team’s offseason practices. 

The Saints also announced Tuesday they signed defensive end Niko Lalos and defensive lineman Jack Heflin. Both were a part of the 24 tryout players in New Orleans last weekend during the rookie minicamp. 

Lalos spent time with the Saints last year, joining for the second half of the preseason and then again on the practice squad later in the regular season. He spent the spring with the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons. 

The Heflin signing was already reported Monday. He’s another recent XFL member, having played with the Houston Roughnecks earlier this year. 

New Orleans should have one spot remaining on its 90-man roster now.