The Saints had to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Devaughn Vele. They released WR Donovan Peoples-Jones after a quiet preseason:

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to acquire wide receiver Devaughn Vele (pronounced Deh-VAWN VAY-lay) from the Denver Broncos in exchange for future considerations.

The Saints added to their receiver room ahead of the regular-season opener Wednesday, acquiring Devaughn Vele in a trade with the Broncos, who received two future draft picks in return.