New Orleans (1-3) will host Minnesota (4-0) on Sunday in Week 5 of the NFL season. Kickoff between the Saints and Vikings is slated for 1 p.m. EDT at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Saints activated wide receiver Cedric Tillman from their practice squad on Oct. 10 ahead of playing Minnesota.
New Orleans signed the former Vol to its practice squad as a free agent on Sept. 1. Tillman was waived by Cleveland on Aug. 27 after claiming cornerback Mekhi Blackmon off waivers.
He played at Tennessee from 2018-22, recording 109 receptions, 1,622 yards, 17 touchdowns and averaged 14.9 yards per reception.
The former Vol was selected by the Browns in the third round of the NFL draft in 2023 (No. 74 overall).
Tillman played in 38 games, including
19 starts, at Cleveland from 2023-25. He recorded 71 receptions (132 targets) for 833 yards and five touchdowns.
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