Saints Transactions: Tommy Kraemer, Jordan Mims Elevated for Saints-Falcons Game

The New Orleans Saints have announced roster transactions ahead of their final regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons.

The New Orleans Saints executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis announced two standard elevations ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 7.

Jordan Mims warms up before a preseason game as a Buffalo Bills running back / Aug 12, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Jordan Mims (35) warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

NEW ORLEANS TRANSACTIONS

Roster Elevation

• OL Tommy Kraemer (practice squad, standard elevation)
• RB Jordan Mims (practice squad, standard elevation)

Kraemer made appearances in Week 5 against the New England Patriots and Week 7 hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Saints are down two right tackles to close out the season, so Kraemer will provide depth behind this week's starter: Cameron Erving.

Mims has made just one appearance so far in 2023. The rookie running back was elevated and appeared for the Saints' special teams unit in Week 6. With star back Alvin Kamara a game-time decision and rookie rusher Kendre Miller dealing with injury, elevating a running back felt like a must this week.

The Mims elevation seems to insinuate that New Orleans wants to be ready just in case either Kamara or Miller can not play Sunday. It seems likely the Saints will lean on running back Jamaal Williams and offensive weapon Taysom Hill to lead the way in the run game one way or another.

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