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Saints release Tom Crabtree; promote running back Edwin Baker from practice squad

Scott Kane / USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints released tight end Tom Crabtree and signed running back Edwin Baker from their practice squad on Saturday.

This is a move that will provide the Saints with much needed running back depth after losing Khiry Robinson and Pierre Thomas for Week 8's all important matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

Crabtree was re-signed by the Saints on Monday to provide depth at tight end, with All-Pro Jimmy Graham banged up

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