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Kansas City signed Heldman (undisclosed) to its practice squad Wednesday.
Less than two weeks after getting waived from the Saints' injured reserve list, Heldman has already found a new home. The Chiefs placed Cooper McDonald (knee) on their injured reserve list Wednesday, so it makes sense that they're looking to add some depth on the edge.
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Michael Heldman: Reaches injury settlement with Saints
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New Orleans waived Heldman (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Heldman suffered an unspecified injury during the Saints' preseason finale at Dallas, which landed him on their season-ending IR Sunday. He'll be free to suit up for any team willing to sign him once he's back to full strength.
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Saints' Michael Heldman: Sent to IR
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The Saints placed Heldman (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.
Heldman was hurt during New Orleans' preseason finale against Dallas and has been placed on IR as a result. He'll be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Saints.
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Saints' Michael Heldman: Returns to locker room
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Heldman (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Friday night's preseason finale against the Cowboys, Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio reports.
Heldman went to the injury tent before retreating to the Saints' locker room with an unknown injury. The undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan has been fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster.
