New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has signed tight end Mason Fairchild and waived defensive tackle Kyler Baugh.

Fairchild, 6-4 260, joins the Black and Gold for a second stint after playing five seasons at the University of Kansas. With the Jayhawks, Fairchild appeared in 56 games with 18 starts, hauling in 82 passes for 1,111 yards (13.5 avg.) with ten touchdowns. The Andale, Kan. native had a breakout season as a junior, catching a career-high 35 passes for 443 yards (12.7 avg.) and six touchdowns. As a senior in 2023, Fairchild caught 27 passes for 451 yards (16.7 avg.) with three touchdowns and was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy for his work in the community.