Impact Lanier signed with the Saints on Aug. 29, so he was a longshot to make the team on short notice. His injury was unfortunate timing as well, as the defensive end will be forced to miss the entire 2020 season.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
ANTHONY LANIER II
Lands on IR to begin season Lanier (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Saints final cuts include defensive linemen Edwards, Hunt
The New Orleans Saints have waived veteran defensive linemen Mario Edwards Jr. and Margus Hunt while keeping veteran linebacker Kiko Alonso on the physically unable to perform listSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press
Joining Saints Lanier is signing with the Saints, Ian Rapaport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Lanier will provide depth but doesn't figure to see much game action with New Orleans. He appeared in 11 games for Washington in 2017 and started two, but Lanier hasn't suited up in an NFL game since.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints add defensive ends Carter, Lanier, linebacker McManis
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed defensive ends TAUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press
