Another former New Orleans Saints defender has already found a new landing spot.
The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that they have signed cornerback Isaac Yiadom to their practice squad, just days after the Saints cut him as part of their final roster moves to get down to the NFL’s 53-man limit. New Orleans terminated Yiadom’s contract Sunday.
Yiadom’s move to Washington gives the Commanders a veteran defensive back they can develop and potentially call up from the practice squad during the season. It also closes the door on a possible return to the Saints’ practice squad.
The timing follows a similar path for another ex-Saint, safety Terrell Burgess, who recently signed with the Tennessee Titans. The difference is that Burgess went straight to the Titans’ active roster, while Yiadom will begin on the practice squad.
Yiadom was back in New Orleans for his second stint with the team after signing a three-year deal before the 2025 season. Last year, he played in 14 games and made one start, helping out on defense while also handling a notable role on special teams. He ended the year with 26 total tackles and a tackle for loss.
His most productive season with the Saints came in 2023, when he suited up for all 17 games and finished with 14 pass deflections and an interception. That performance led to a move to the San Francisco 49ers the following offseason.
Now 30, Yiadom gets another chance in Washington as the 2026 regular season approaches. For New Orleans, the focus shifts to a younger cornerback group heading into Week 1, with the possibility of outside help later in the season.
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