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Joins Chiefs' practice squad Kansas City signed Heldman (undisclosed) to its practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Less than two weeks after getting waived from the Saints' injured reserve list, Heldman has already found a new home. The Chiefs placed Cooper McDonald (knee) on their injured reserve list Wednesday, so it makes sense that they're looking to add some depth on the edge.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement with Saints New Orleans waived Heldman (undisclosed) from its injured reserve list with an injury settlement Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Heldman suffered an unspecified injury during the Saints' preseason finale at Dallas, which landed him on their season-ending IR Sunday. Now, however, he'll be free to suit up for any team willing to sign him once he's back to full strength.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Part Ways With 2 Young Players Ahead of Week 1 Sign up for the daily Saints Newsletter by clicking here. The New Orleans Saints released running back Devin Neal and defensive end Michael...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Saints make a pair of roster moves they could end up regretting The New Orleans Saints surprised fans by waiving Devin Neal and Michael Heldman after putting them on IR. What does it mean and why could th...

SEPTEMBER 3 • WHODATDISH.COM

Sent to IR The Saints placed Heldman (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Heldman was hurt during New Orleans' preseason finale against Dallas and has been placed on IR as a result. He'll be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Saints.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to locker room Heldman (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Friday night's preseason finale against the Cowboys, Jeff Nowak reports.

Impact Heldman went to the injury tent before retreating to the Saints' locker room with an unknown injury. The undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan has been fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster. With cutdown day set for Sunday, if Heldman's issue is severe, he could find himself on the team's season-ending injured reserve list.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Saints must make the Michael Heldman gamble fans desperately want to avoid Michael Heldman was one of the standouts from the New Orleans Saints preseason debut. It has fans wondering if he'll make it past waivers to...

AUGUST 17 • WHODATDISH.COM

Postgame Quotes: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, New Orleans Saints 20 | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Quotes from Coach Kellen Moore, quarterback Spencer Rattler, cornerback Jayden Price, wide receiver Bub Means, quarterback Zach Wilson and e...

AUGUST 16 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Michael Heldman Postgame Interview vs. Jaguars | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1

Michael Heldman Postgame Interview vs. Jaguars | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1

AUGUST 16 • YOUTUBE

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Zach Wilson is making his case to become the backup to Saints starter Tyler Shough

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Game Recap: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, New Orleans Saints 20 | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Zach Wilson, Bub Means, Michael Heldman stand out in opening preseason game

AUGUST 15 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Michael Heldman SACK REACT! 💥 #saints #nfl #shorts

Michael Heldman SACK REACT! 💥 #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 15 • YOUTUBE

Heldman Hustle Sack vs. Jags! #saints #nfl #shorts

Heldman Hustle Sack vs. Jags! #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 15 • YOUTUBE