New Orleans Saints place kicker Blake Grupe (19) starts the "Who Dat Chant" before the team hosts the Denver Broncos in a preseason game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Staff photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)

Who is Cade York? Get to know the New Orleans Saints' new field goal kicker after the team moved on from Blake Grupe.

The New Orleans Saints have released former Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Eku Leota, the team announced. Leota played in three games for the Saints this season. The Steelers let go of Leota during final cut downs in August despite having a standout preseason for the team.

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Thursday, November 27:

The New Orleans Saints made a decision after Tuesday's high-profile free agent tryouts, signing a new kicker to compete for the job this Sunday.

After releasing Blake Grupe earlier this week, the Saints held a competitive session Thursday to help decide between Charlie Smyth and Cade York as his replacement.

Neal, a sixth-round pick (No. 184 overall) this year, soaked up his most extensive playing time last Sunday against Atlanta, after Alvin Kamara exited the game with a knee injury in the first quarter. Neal totaled with seven carries for 18 yards and five catches for 43, setting season highs in carries, catches and receiving yards in the 24-10 loss.

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