Former Packers WR FCS "Playoff Record-Breaker" Cut by Saints After Just Two Weeks – Quietly Hoping for a Green Bay Homecoming

New Orleans, Louisiana — In a move that stunned almost no one but still broke a few hearts, the New Orleans Saints officially released former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure on Tuesday, ending his stint with the team just 14 days after signing to their practice squad.

For Toure, who has bounced between four teams in the past two seasons, this latest setback has led to a surprising and emotional revelation — he wants to go back to Green Bay, the franchise that drafted him and where he produced the most meaningful moments of his young career.

A Short Chapter Ends in New Orleans

The Saints initially brought in Toure to add depth to a wide receiver room battling injuries and inconsistency. But with practice squad shuffling, rising rookies, and the team sitting at 2–9, New Orleans made a quick business decision.

Toure’s time there never reached the field. He didn’t earn a gameday elevation and saw limited reps in practice. By Wednesday morning, he was gone — another player caught in the churn of an early rebuild under head coach Kellen Moore.

Why Toure Wants Green Bay Again

Shortly after news of his release broke, league insiders reported that Toure privately expressed strong interest in returning to the Packers, the team that drafted him in 2022 and where he enjoyed the best stretch of his career.

One source summarized his feelings:

“Green Bay feels like unfinished business to me. It’s the place where I learned who I am as a player. If the door opens… I’d run through it.”

Toure’s most iconic NFL stretch remains with the Packers — including the explosive flashes he showed during the 2023 season and the trust Aaron Rodgers once placed in him during training camp, famously saying Toure had “a lot of stuff to him.”

Packers WR Room Is Loaded — but There’s a Path

Green Bay’s current depth chart is young, talented, and crowded:

• Romeo Doubs

But the team is dealing with ongoing injuries, and coach Matt LaFleur has never been shy about bringing back familiar players who understand the system.

The Packers value versatility and football IQ — two traits Toure built his reputation on, even if his NFL production remains modest (13 catches, 160 yards, 1 TD).

If the team wants a low-risk WR with system familiarity, Toure is the cleanest option available.

A Career of Searching for Stability

Since leaving Green Bay in 2024, Toure’s path has been turbulent:

• Cut by the Packers during 2024 roster trim

Now, at age 25, he is searching not just for a team — but for a home.

Green Bay is the only place where he ever felt close to establishing one.

The Packers Have Not Commented — Yet

As of now, the Packers have not publicly addressed the possibility of re-signing Toure. But with practice squad flexibility and several WRs managing injuries, the door is not fully closed.

In a league built on second, third, and fourth chances, Toure hopes Green Bay will offer one more opportunity.

Toure’s Future: Uncertain, but Hopeful

For now, Toure remains a free agent. But his intentions are unmistakable:

“If I get one more chance to wear green and gold… I’ll give everything I have.”

Whether Green Bay answers that call remains to be seen.

But for a former seventh-round pick who once broke playoff records at Montana and earned Rodgers’ respect, the story may not be finished — especially not in Green Bay.