Saints sign WR Samson Nacua, Puka's brother

Field Level Media|published: 08/02/2024, 12:22pm EDT

Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Samson Nacua (86) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver D.J. Montgomery (8) on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints signed wide receiver Samson Nacua, the older brother of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua, the team announced Friday.

To make room for Nacua, the Saints terminated the contract of their No. 4 quarterback in training camp, Nathan Peterman.

Nacua, 26, played college football at Utah (2017-20) and BYU (2021), catching 103 passes for 1,344 yards and 14 touchdowns.

After appearing in two games for USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers in 2023, Nacua played for the UFL's Michigan Panthers this past season, notching 11 receptions for 125 yards.

Nacua has never played in the NFL, though he was signed as an undrafted free agent for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 and attended the team's training camp that year.

Nacua joins another new wide receiver, Marquez Callaway, who signed with the Saints on Thursday. New Orleans is dealing with injuries to receivers Cedrick Wilson (groin), Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) and Bub Means (shin).

--Field Level Media