Source confirms Wil Lutz is being traded to Denver.

Related players: Brett Maher

The Broncos released Maher after acquiring Lutz.

Saints kicker Wil Lutz announced on Twitter he's out for the season.

Related players: Brian Johnson

Lutz suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin injury and decided to focus on the future and get healthy for next season. Johnson hit a game-winning FG on Monday night in the rain at Seattle and looks like he'll get first crack at the job for the rest of the season.

The Saints designated linebacker Kwon Alexander, defensive end Marcus Davenport, and wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith for return from injured reserve on Tuesday. They designated kicker Wil Lutz for return on Monday and all four players could be activated in time to play against the Seahawks on Monday.

Related players: Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harris

Smith could help a receiving group that really lacks a top target. Callaway and Harris have led the way and have improved since the start of the season, but Smith could give the group a boost until Michael Thomas returns in a couple of weeks. Lutz had been a great kicking option in New Orleans, however this year's offense hasn't nearly been as high-powered as in previous years. Still, Lutz could be at least a solid kicker option if you're in the market.

Codey Parkey injured his groin in pregame warmups before the Saints beat Washington 33-22 on Sunday. He made three of the five extra points that he attempted in the victory.

The Saints won’t need to fill the spot this week because they have a bye. The hope in New Orleans is that Wil Lutz will be ready to come off injured reserve for Week Seven.

The team placed Parkey on IR for now. It will be Parkey’s second injured reserve stint of the year. He was briefly on the Browns’ list during training camp before being released. Lutz could be a solid kicker pickup for those looking to improve that position.

With Wil Lutz recovering after core muscle surgery, the Saints will need a kicker.

Related players: Aldrick Rosas

They signed Rosas back to their practice squad. The expectation is they will activate Rosas from the practice squad to the game-day roster, saving them a roster spot on the 53 for now, the story said.