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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Jalen Moreno-Cropper #16 of the Dallas Cowboys turns up field after his catch during the first half in a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints will not open up training camp until July 29.
That said, the Saints (and the rest of the NFL) continue to make roster moves ahead of the big day.
New Orleans Saints Announce Signing Of Recent Cowboy
GettyWide receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper #16 of the Dallas Cowboys runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of a game at Allegiant Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On Wednesday, the Saints announced that they had signed Jalen Moreno-Cropper to a contract.
Erin Summers of ESPN wrote: “#Saints have signed WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper, K Tanner Brown and QB Hunter Dekkers”
Erin Summers
#Saints have signed WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper, K Tanner Brown and QB Hunter Dekkers
Moreno-Cropper signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2023.
He appeared in four games for the team over the last two seasons (2024 and 2025).
Most recently, the 25-year-old had been playing in the UFL for the Houston Gamblers.
Social Media Reacts To Moreno-Cropper Signing
GettyJalen Moreno-Cropper #16 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up with special teams coach John Fassel before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
United Football Media: “#UFL to #NFL: Houston Gamblers WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper signs with the New Orleans #Saints Jalen finished the year with 504 all purpose yards in just 7 games and showed how explosive he can be with the ball in his hands 👀”
@SpringFBnews: “🔹Signature #UFLtoNFL ▫️WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper | Houston Gamblers ▫️Stats 2026 : 22 rec, 291 yds, 213 KR yds, 1 return TD”
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🔹Signature #UFLtoNFL
▫️WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper | Houston Gamblers ▫️Stats 2026 : 22 rec, 291 yds, 213 KR yds, 1 return TD
Signe chez les @SaintsFrance
John Sigler: “Newly-assigned Saints jersey numbers: 45: LB Jackson Sirmon 46: K Tanner Brown 85: WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper (listed as Jalen Cropper) QB Hunter Dekkers wore #18 at minicamp but it’s assigned to WR Bryce Lance, so someone has to change. Only other number he’s eligible for is #7.”
John Sigler
Newly-assigned Saints jersey numbers:
45: LB Jackson Sirmon 46: K Tanner Brown 85: WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper (listed as Jalen Cropper)
QB Hunter Dekkers wore #18 at minicamp but it’s assigned to WR Bryce Lance, so someone has to change. Only other number he’s eligible for is #7.