Saints Reportedly Inquire About Steelers Punter Corliss Waitman

The New Orleans Saints have been actively seeking a reliable punter, leading them to inquire about trading for Pittsburgh Steelers' Corliss Waitman, who ultimately won the Steelers' punting job after starter Cameron Johnston was released due to injury and salary cap considerations. Despite having three punters compete in training camp and waiving rookie James Burnip, the Saints have not settled on Kai Kroeger as their definitive starter, creating uncertainty at the position. Waitman impressed with superior hang time and distance stats during the preseason, making him an attractive target for the Saints, although Pittsburgh opted to retain him, ending trade talks. Financially, the Steelers benefited by releasing Johnston and promoting Waitman, who also contributed as a holder for kicker Chris Boswell. The Saints' pursuit of Waitman, despite having several punters already, suggests a lack of confidence in their current roster and a willingness to continue exploring options. However, given their limited draft picks, trading for a punter is a challenging prospect for the Saints' general manager, Mickey Loomis.