The New Orleans Saints cut their roster down to the NFL mandated 53 this afternoon. Here's a list of who made it, with a list of players who were either cut or waived below that.

Quarterback: Drew Brees, Luke McCown, Garrett Grayson

Running back: Mark Ingram, Tim Hightower, C.J. Spiller, Daniel Lasco, Marcus Murphy

Fullback: John Kuhn

Wide receiver: Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead, Michael Thomas, Tommylee Lewis, Brandon Coleman

Tight end: Coby Fleener, Josh Hill, Chris Manhertz

Offensive line: Terron Armstead, Max Unger, Zach Strief, Senio Kelemete, Tim Lelito, Andrus Peat, Landon Turner

Defensive line: Cam Jordan, Tyeler Davidson, Sheldon Rankins, David Onyemata, Nick Fairley, Paul Kruger, Kasim Edebali, John Jenkins, Obum Gwachum, Ashaad Mabry

Linebacker: James Laurinaitis, Stephone Anthony, Dannell Ellerbe, Michael Mauti, Craig Robertson, Nate Stupar

Secondary: Delvin Breaux, P.J. Williams, Roman Harper, Jairus Byrd, Kenny Vaccaro, Vonn Bell, Cortland Finnegan, Ken Crawley, Erik Harris, De'Vante Harris

Long snapper: Justin Drescher

Punter: Thomas Morstead

Kicker: Kai Forbath

Players who were cut today: Connor Barth, Khalif Barnes, Brian Dixon, Chris McCain, John Fullington, Austin Johnson, Marcus Henry, Davis Tull, Garrett Griffin, Tony Hills, Tyrus Thompson, Jake Lampman, Jeff Schoettmer, Bobby Richardson, Travaris Cadet, Darryl Tapp, C.J. Wilson, Jack Allen, Joseph Cheek, Trae Elston, Jordan Williams

The Saints also placed tight end Michael Hoomanawanui on injured reserve, ending his 2016 campaign.

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