Just six days after being released by the Cleveland Browns, veteran running back Audric Estimé scored a crucial touchdown against his former side in the New Orleans Saints' 23-22 overtime victory.

The 23-year-old was waived by Cleveland on Monday, November 2, before being claimed by the Saints the following day, setting up an unlikely reunion with the Browns on Sunday.

With just 58 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Estimé punched in a two-yard touchdown to give New Orleans a 16-13 lead, although Cleveland managed to level the scores with a late field goal to force overtime.

The Saints eventually prevailed 23-22, with Estimé finishing the afternoon with 72 rushing yards and a touchdown from 15 carries.

Originally drafted by Denver in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and playing 13 games with the Broncos, Estimé spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad and then with New Orleans in 2025, before stints in Minnesota and Cleveland this season.

His time with the Browns lasted less than three weeks, managing just nine carries for 19 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens in October before being released.

Following the Saints' win, Estimé admitted facing his former side provided some additional motivation, likening his return to New Orleans to something out of a Disney movie. He also revealed he had asked his agents to facilitate a move back to the Saints following his release from Cleveland.

Following the Saints troubles at running back this season, one fan on X (formerly Twitter) reacted to Estimé's revenge game with the following witty remark.

"Audric Estime is only 87 yards away from being the Saints leading rusher this season"

With still no return date on star signing Travis Etienne's return from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3, Estime could be a key piece in New Orleans for the foreseeable future.

Nick Splitter
Nick Splitter
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