New Orleans signed Welch to a reserve/future contract Monday. Welch signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in May of 2024. He was unable to make Cleveland's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he managed to sign to New Orleans' practice squad in late August where he spent the 2024 regular season. Welch will be with the Saints during OTAs and minicamp and will look to earn a spot on the 53-man roster for the 2025 season during training camp.
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Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
1/10/2001 (24)
Status
FRES
HT/WT
6'4", 240 lbs
Birthplace
Buffalo, MN, USA
Position
TE
College
Wyoming
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2024-Present
(1 season)
Cleveland Browns
2024-2024
(1 season)
New Orleans signed Welch to a reserve/future contract Monday. Welch signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in May of 2024. He was unable to make Cleveland's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he managed to sign to New Orleans' practice squad in late August where he spent the 2024 regular season. Welch will be with the Saints during OTAs and minicamp and will look to earn a spot on the 53-man roster for the 2025 season during training camp.
Welch signed with the Saints' practice squad Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Welch didn't make the cut for the Browns' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he's quickly found a new home on the Saints' practice squad. The 23-year-old tight end went undrafted out of Wyoming this past offseason and he could spend time with New Orleans' active roster if the team's tight end room faces injuries at some point.
The Browns waived Welch on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports. Welch inked a deal with the Browns in May after going undrafted this past offseason, but the team has now decided to move in a different direction. The Wyoming product caught 31 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns during his final collegiate season.
Welch could be in line for increased practice reps with teammate Giovanni Ricci expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury. Multiple Browns tight ends are now dealing with injuries, including presumptive starter David Njoku (undisclosed) and Zaire Mitchell-Paden (undisclosed). It therefore wouldn't be surprising to see Welch get extended playing time during their preseason finale at Seattle on Saturday.