Report: Saints parting ways with S Marcus Maye

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The New Orleans Saints plan to release veteran safety Marcus Maye, ESPN reported Friday.

Maye, who turns 31 on March 9, is entering the final season of a three-year, $28.5 million contract he signed in March 2022.

He was set to count $9.6 million against the salary cap and was due $7 million in base salary in 2024.

However, releasing Maye will only save the Saints $1.1 millio