BILLINGS — The New Orleans Saints are signing former Montana State standout and Butte native Tommy Mellott to their practice squad, according to a report by the NFL Network .

Mellott was recently waived by the Las Vegas Raiders. A quarterback in college, Mellott was drafted by the Raiders in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and was transitioning to wide receiver. His signing by the Saints was first reported Monday by journalist Tom Pelissero.

Mellott appeared in three preseason games last month with the Raiders, catching two passes and accumulating 63 kickoff return yards. Mellott had a 42-yard kickoff return in a preseason game against the 49ers in Las Vegas on Aug. 16.

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