ORANGEBURG, SC (August 30, 2023) — Former Bulldog standouts offensive lineman Alex Taylor and wide receiver Shaquan Davis both were waived, but immediately signed to the practice squad by their perspective teams.
The New Orleans Saints quickly signed rookie wide receiver, Shaq Davis to the practice squad after he cleared waivers on Tuesday.
The South Carolina State product was cut by the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday as NFL rosters were trimmed down to 53 players. No other team signed him, making a way for Davis to latch on with the practice squad.
Davis quickly won over the Saints fanbase with 7 receptions for 101 yards in their three preseason games, flashing a rare combination of speed and size.
Meanwhile, Taylor was added to the practice squad by the Dallas Cowboys after they trimmed their 53-man roster. Per the ProFootballNetwork reports, the 6-8, 300 lb tackle adds depth to the offensive line and is a stable blocking threat.