NFL News: Saints Cut Ties With Former HBCU Star, OL Mark Evans II

On Sunday, the former Golden Lion was waived by the Saints.

Kyle T. Mosley | Jul 28, 2024

Mar 5, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas Pinebluff offensive lineman Mark Evans II (OL15) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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The New Orleans Saints waived former Arkansas-Pine Bluff and All-SWAC offensive lineman Mark Evans II. He spent the previous season on the Saints' practice squad, hoping for a chance to compete for the open left guard position.

Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas???Pinebluff offensive lineman Mark Evans II (OL15) speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

During Saturday's training camp practice, a holding penalty against Evans negated a big play for the New Orleans offense. He did not participate during some offseason workouts, losing valuable reps.

Hopefully, the Houston native will have an opportunity to be picked up by another NFL team or sign with a UFL club.

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