THE New Orleans Saints have released the brother of one of the NFL’s young stars.
Samson Nacua, brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, has been released from the Saints roster.
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The Saints have released wide receiver Samson NacuaCredit: Getty
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Samson is the brother of Rams wide receiver PukaCredit: Getty
Nacua signed with the Saints this offseason after spending 2023 in the UFL with the Michigan Panthers.
He had 11 receptions for 125 yards with the Panthers.
Nacua previously spent time in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of BYU.
In college, Nacua played four years at Utah before transferring to BYU for his final season where he had 21 catches for 329 yards and three touchdowns.
Nacua broke out with the Saints during this preseason, mainly as a return specialist.
He had one of the highlights of the preseason when he returned a missed field goal for 106 yards before just missing out on a touchdown.
Nacua also caught two passes for 19 yards as a receiver, but his performance wasn’t enough for the Saints to keep him on the roster.
Fans lamented the Saints’ decision to cut Nacua, and shared where he should go next.
“Samson nacua was 3 yards away from making the roster,” one fan said.
“@jerod_mayo51 Yo coach if you reading this, if Samson Nacua clears waivers. TAKE HIM!” another fan said.
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“Why did we release Samson Nacua,” a third fan said.
“Saints are dumb, he’ll be picked up by another team for sure… Samson Nacua, future Minnesota Viking,” a fourth fan said.
“I was really hoping he would make the 53 man roster. I am sure he will be a PS guy if available,” a fifth fan said.
While Samson was unable to make the Saints’ roster, his brother Puka is firmly cemented as a top receiver in the NFL.
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November 5 – Trade deadline
January 5 – Week 18 of regular-season
January 11 – Playoffs begin
February 9 – Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana
Puka also went to BYU and was drafted in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Rams.
In his rookie season last year, Puka went for 1,486 yards with six touchdowns.
He was second in Rookie of the Year voting behind quarterback CJ Stroud, but made the Pro Bowl and All-Pro second-team.
Puka will continue to be one of the top options for the Rams in the 2024 season.
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Samson had a productive preseason as a kick returner for the SaintsCredit: AP
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