Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Browns announced that they have released running back Audric Estime.
Before that, he saw action for a game this season with Cleveland, rushing nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown during a 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens at home.
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Just days after he was waived by Cleveland, Estime found himself sharing the field with the Browns, this time as an opponent.
Estime reunited with the New Orleans Saints after his release from Cleveland, paving the way for the Saints to claim him off waivers.
On Sunday, he led the Saints’ ground attack, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, as New Orleans defeated his former team to the tune of a 23-22 score via overtime at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Ex-Browns Running Back Scores Crucial TD With New Team Against Cleveland in Week 9
Nov 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans running back Audric Estime (30) scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run during the fourth quarter against Cleveland at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Estime’s touchdown late in the fourth quarter put New Orleans in front, 16-13.
Cleveland responded with a game-tying field goal that forced overtime, where Saints tight end Juwan Johnson scored on a 15-yard reception. The Browns scored a TD in the next possession, but their two-point attempt failed.
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This isn’t Estime’s first rodeo with the Saints, as he was signed in 2025 by New Orleans. New Orleans waived him in September before a stint with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.
The Browns signed him off Minnesota’s practice squad in October.
Interestingly enough, Estime outgained his former teammate and Cleveland’s RB1 Quinshon Judkins, who had 43 rushing yards with zero touchdowns on 15 carries.
Cleveland is now 5-4 after losing two games in a row.
Nov 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans running back Audric Estime (30) is tackled by Cleveland linebacker Quincy Williams (5) during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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