The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Saints are cutting Sproles, the 30-year-old pass-catching back who’s spent the last three seasons with New Orleans.
Diehards Line:Sproles essentially confirmed the report via Twitter, when he posted: "Thank you New Orleans for your support over the past 3 years! I will always be forever grateful. #WhoDat..." However, a league source tells PFT’s Mike Florio that New Orleans has yet to release Sproles and that efforts to trade him continue. However, Sproles will be released if he cannot be dealt. Sproles hauled in 71 passes for 604 yards and two TDs in 2013. He also rushed for 220 yards and two scores on 53 carries. ... Stay tuned. We'll follow up as needed.