The Saints cut center Connor McGovern on Monday, a sign that starter Erik McCoy is ready to return from injured reserve.

With Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy nearing a return from injured reserve, the New Orleans Saints waived veteran Connor McGovern Monday.

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has waived center Connor McGovern. After signing with New Orleans in Week Five, McGovern played in six games with five starts this season.

New Orleans signed McGovern off the Jets’ practice squad at the beginning of October after a rash of injuries to their offensive line

After injury to starting center Erik McCoy, the Saints signed McGovern off the Jets practice squad. When other linemen Lucas Patrick, Shane Lemieux, and Nick Saldiveri also went down with injuries, McGovern was pressed into action just three days after being signed against the Kansas City Chiefs.