15 Hakeem Nicks WR

Nicks has been cut by the Saints, Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune reports.

Nicks joined New Orleans only a couple weeks ago but apparently has failed to make a strong impression since then. Additionally, given some of the Saints' young receivers, namely Michael Thomas, Willie Snead and Brandon Coleman, the team would probably prefer to use as many snaps as possible to aid their development, leaving the 28-year-old Nicks on the outside looking in. With his best days clearly behind him, Nicks will hope to land elsewhere during the preseason slate.

Nicks will sign with the Saints, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Best known for the five-season Giants tenure that kicked off his career, Nicks subsequently had stints with the Colts and Titans before a return to the Big Apple last November. Now with the Saints, the 28-year-old figures to jockey for a roster spot at wide receiver firmly behind the likes of Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead, Brandon Coleman and rookie Michael Thomas. Nicks last received extended playing time in 2014 with Indianapolis, securing 38 passes for 405 yards and four touchdowns over 16 games.