The New Orleans Saints have waived Canadian wide receiver Damien Alford with an injury designation the team announced Wednesday.
Signed by the Saints to reserve/future contract in January, the 6-foot-6, 224-pound target was selected with the first overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft.
After competing in rookie minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Montreal native played in 15 games with the Calgary Stampeders in 2025, recording 20 receptions for 407 yards (20.4 avg.) and five touchdowns.
In five collegiate seasons with Syracuse (2020-23) and Utah (2024), Alford played in 46 games with 29 starts, recording 67 receptions for 1,291 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Stampeders currently own Alford’s CFL playing rights.
