Evan

Hull

The Texans released Edwards, 32, back in March. If he can make the final roster, it will be his third straight season in Houston. He notched two sacks and 14 quarterback pressures last year before suffering a season-ending pectoral injury in December. The Texans correspondingly waived OT Derrick Graham and RB Evan Hull.

The depth behind Travis Etienne begins with Alvin Kamara, who has been rumored to be a release or retirement candidate this offseason, then Devin Neal, Kendre Miller off a season-ending injury, Ty Chandler, and Audric Estime. That Hull couldn’t stick on that roster for an offseason does not speak well to his chances to stick on one at the start of the year either. The 25-year-old will look for another opportunity. The Saints also waived WR Elijah Cooks.

Taysom Hill, naturally, led the New Orleans backfield with 12 rushing attempts while Audrice Estime had five carries. Hull ran just 10 routes on the day and was not targeted while Estime ran 34 routes and had three grabs on four targets from Tyler Shough. Hull won’t be fantasy viable in Week 17 against the Titans.

Audric Estime is expected to function as the Saints’ lead back against the Jets with Kamara sidelined, though Evan Hull will mix in on passing downs. Estime can be played as a touchdown-dependent flex option in 12-team leagues while Hull is a desperation play in deeper formats.

Given last week’s results, this makes sense. Saints RB Evan Hull and Estime were left to split work after RB Devin Neal (hamstring) left the Saints’ Week 14 game against the Panthers. Hull rushed four times for 12 yards while Estime rushed three times for 11 and caught 3-of-3 targets for 39 yards via two screen passes and one checkdown. While Estime never profiled as a deft pass catcher, it evidently occurred to Saints head coach Kellen Moore that Estime’s bruising, downhill style might be transferable in the passing game, if he can pick up a head of steam. Estime should be stashed at this time.

Kamara remains sidelined and RB Devin Neal (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Brutal. This leaves the Saints with RBs Evan Hull, Audric Estime and Nyheim Hines. Hines could play on passing downs but he has done very little in recent seasons. The Saints face the Jets this week.

Saints rookie RB Devin Neal (hamstring) has been starting in Kamara’s stead, but Neal has already been ruled out this week. That leaves RB Evan Hull and RB Audric Estime to potentially compete for the starting role. Estime notably outplayed Hull last week. If Kamara can return, expect him to handle a sizable workload. The Saints face the lowly Jets this week.

Neal exited after scoring a four-yard touchdown against the Panthers last week. It is an unfortunate development for the rookie running back. Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) was not present during the portion of practice open to media, leaving the Saints with RB Evan Hull and RB Audric Estime. Saints head coach Kellen Moore notably got Estime involved in space on three combined screen passes and checkdowns. Although he is on the practice squad, he is worth stashing. He outplayed Hull last week.

Saints RB Devin Neal exited with a hamstring injury, allowing Estime to get involved as a receiver while RB Evan Hull ran four times for 12 yards. Estime was churning his legs through contact after securing two screen passes and one checkdown target. Veteran RB Alvin Kamara (ankle/knee) has not yet resumed practicing. Estime could warrant RB3/FLEX consideration against the Jets in Week 16.

He’ll join Devin Neal and Audric Estime in the derby to see who can replace Alvin Kamara’s weekly 27-40 rushing yards. Hull was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in 2023 and has one NFL carry to his name.