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The New Orleans Saints reportedly added an intriguing piece to the practice squad on Monday. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reported that Eku Leota was signing with the Saints after a workout with the franchise following his release from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 1

Saints Add Promising LB After Steelers, Panthers Stops

The New Orleans Saints made another move for the practice squad on Monday. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported that New Orleans is signing linebacker Eku Leota to the practice squad after having a workout with the team.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Saints Signing LB Eku Leota Following Workout

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Saints are signing LB Eku Leota to their practice squad following a successful workout. Here’s an updated look

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Saints Hosting LB Eku Leota For Workout

CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports former Panthers and Steelers LB Eku Leota is working out with the Saints on Monday. Leota, 26, signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn following the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Steelers Release Standout LB

PITTSBURGH — A promising third-year outside linebacker is the latest cut down day casualty for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Eku Leota, a 26-year-old in his second season with the organization, was the latest player released by the organization as they trim the roster down to the 53-man group to begin the season.

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Steelers make roster moves ahead of Week 6 vs. Raiders

The Steelers revamp their outside linebacker room and elevate a practice squad running back once again. The Steelers announced a number of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 12

Steelers Promote Two from Practice Squad for Raiders Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated two players from their practice squad for their Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 11

Steelers OLB Eku Leota Keeping Focus on Football as Hometown Digs Out from Hurricane Helene

On September 24, Eku Leota was released from the Carolina Panthers practice squad. Three days later, his world fell apart. Leota is originally from Falefa, Samoa, but he was raised in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Steelers to Sign Samoan Edge Rusher

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing outside linebacker Eku Leota to their practice squad, according to a report by Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Leota, 25, is in his second professional season.