BREAKING NEWS: The New Orleans Saints have just announced the signing of kicker Cade York after a workout with veteran kicker Justin Tucker. This decision comes on the heels of Blake Grupe‘s subpar performance in a recent loss to the Atlanta Falcons and follows Tucker’s 11-week suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
The Saints are reacting urgently to Grupe’s struggles, which included missing two critical field goals in the 24-10 defeat against Atlanta. Grupe’s failures this season—totaling eight missed field goals—prompted the team to seek immediate assistance. Sources confirm that Grupe is expected to be released shortly.
During Tucker’s tryout on Monday, Saints head coach Kellen Moore acknowledged the challenges surrounding the kicker’s recent off-field issues, stating, “He’s been a really good kicker in this league for a really long time, and he’s had a ton of success.” Despite this praise, reports indicate that the Saints have opted to go with York instead.
Tucker, previously with the Baltimore Ravens for 13 years, faced serious allegations of inappropriate behavior from several massage therapists. He has denied these allegations. The kicker became eligible to return from his suspension on November 11, 2023, but the Saints have chosen to move forward with York.
The decision to sign York underscores the team’s urgent need for reliable kicking, especially as they aim to rebound from recent losses. Fans are left wondering what this means for the team’s future performance and how York will fit into the Saints’ strategy moving forward.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on the Saints to see how this decision impacts their upcoming games. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
