Richard Todd Cut by Saints as NFL Hits 50-Man Limit
The New Orleans Saints waived quarterback Richard Todd Monday as NFL teams began paring down to this week’s 50-man limit.
“Richard is a good quarterback who competed hard to be our No. 1 quarterback,” Coach Jim Mora said. “However, at this time I felt that Bobby Hebert and Dave Wilson fit better into our plans than Richard did.
“We released Richard so that he would have an opportunity to catch on with another team. He is definitely capable of playing more football in the NFL.”
Todd played for only one half in the Saints’ first three exhibition games this season, starting in a 38-34 loss to the New England Patriots two weeks ago.
Mora said he has not decided whether Hebert or Wilson will be his No. 1 quarterback.
Todd joined the Saints in a trade from the New York Jets in February 1984.
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