The Saints have some big decision by November 19th. They have to add these players to the 53 man roster or risk losing them in the Rule 5 Draft.

The **New Orleans Saints**, like all NFL teams, must make critical roster decisions by **November 19th at 6 PM** to finalize their 53-man rosters for the upcoming season. However, it seems you’re referencing a situation more typical to Major League Baseball (MLB)—particularly regarding the **Rule 5 Draft**.

In MLB, teams are required to add eligible players to their 40-man roster by the deadline to protect them from being selected in the **Rule 5 Draft**, which takes place in December. This draft allows other teams to pick players who are not on a 40-man roster but have been in the minors for a certain number of years, typically four for players who signed at 18 or younger, and five for those who signed at 19 or older. If a team doesn’t add these players to their 40-man roster by the deadline, they risk losing them to another team in the draft.

The key decision-making process revolves around determining which prospects are worth protecting—usually players who have shown significant development in the minor leagues and are seen as potential contributors at the Major League level. Teams have to balance the cost of using one of their 40 roster spots against the potential risk of losing a valuable young player to another club.

For teams like the **New Orleans Baby Cakes** (the former Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins), this decision is particularly important as they evaluate players who could potentially be claimed and make an impact on a new roster.

So, while it’s critical for MLB teams to make these decisions by the November 19th deadline, **NFL teams like the Saints** face a different set of roster decisions as the season progresses.