Saints Bolster Roster With Former Division Rival Acquisition

WHO:

neworleanssaints.com - Rookie receiver Barion Brown, a sixth-round pick who finished his college career at LSU, has a chance to become the next kick returner for the Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Mike Reid was signed out of South Dakota.

Heavy NFL - New Orleans Saints, Mike Reid, Beanie Bishop, Cody Hardy, Zxavian Harris, Keeshawn Silver, Mason Tipton, Mickey Loomis

neworleanssaints.com - Mike Reid, Beanie Bishop, Cody Hardy, Zxavian Harris, Keeshawn Silver, Mason Tipton, Mickey Loomis

WHAT:

neworleanssaints.com - Barion Brown had six kickoff return touchdowns in college and averaged 29.4 yards on 65 kickoff returns.

neworleanssaints.com - In 2024, Mike Reid earned All-Missouri Valley Football Conference second-team accolades and was named to the MVFC All-Newcomer team.

Heavy NFL - The Saints signed cornerback Mike Reid and waived cornerback Beanie Bishop.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints placed tight end Cody Hardy and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris on Active/Non-Football Injury and placed defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver and wide receiver Mason Tipton on Active/Physically Unable To Perform.

neworleanssaints.com - Mike Reid is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.

WHERE:

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints are based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

neworleanssaints.com - Mike Reid is from Owings Mills, Maryland.

WHEN:

neworleanssaints.com - Mike Reid was originally signed by the Carolina Panthers in 2025 as an undrafted free agent.

neworleanssaints.com - Reid played five seasons of college football from 2020 to 2024.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Saints made the move to exchange Beanie Bishop’s NFL experience for Mike Reid’s size and upside.

HOW:

neworleanssaints.com - Brown averaged 29.7 yards on 15 returns at LSU, including a 99-yard touchdown, and will compete for the kick return job during preseason games.

neworleanssaints.com - In 2024, Mike Reid played in 14 games with 13 starts at cornerback, finishing with 44 tackles and a team-leading two interceptions. At Monmouth, he was a two-time All CAA selection in 2022 and 2023, leading the team with eight pass breakups in 2023.

neworleanssaints.com - Mike Reid recorded 171 tackles (126 solo), 4.5 stops for loss, a sack, 40 passes defensed, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries during his college career.

Rookie receiver Barion Brown, a sixth-round pick who wrapped up his college career at LSU, is vying to become the next kick returner for the New Orleans Saints. During his time at LSU, Brown showcased his skills by averaging 29.7 yards on 15 returns, including a remarkable 99-yard touchdown, and he had six kickoff return touchdowns overall, averaging 29.4 yards on 65 returns. As the preseason approaches, Brown will compete for the kick return job, aiming to make a significant impact on the field.