Local West Warwick hero Xavier Truss lands with the Saints—it's officially confirmed

West Warwick’s own standout, Xavier Truss, the towering offensive lineman who starred at Bishop Hendricken High School before adding national titles to his resume at Georgia, has officially been claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints after being released by the Denver Broncos Crescent City Sports+9Canal Street Chronicles+9Wikipedia+9.

NFL teams scrambled to finalize their 53-man rosters—against that backdrop, the Saints staked a claim on Truss on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, securing the versatile lineman who offers depth across both tackle and guard positions Canal Street ChroniclesMile High Report.

Why this matters:

• Hometown pride: Truss grew up in West Warwick and was a standout at Bishop Hendricken High—now he’s made it to the NFL, turning local dreams into national reality Canal Street Chronicles+4Wikipedia+4Crescent City Sports+4.

• Versatile prospect: A Georgia Bulldog national champion, Truss played multiple positions across the line in college and brings that flexibility to New Orleans Canal Street Chronicles+2Canal Street Chronicles+2.

• Quick confirmation: Multiple reputable sources—including Canal Street Chronicles and NBC Sports—confirm the Saints claimed Truss off waivers on August 27, 2025 Wikipedia+8Canal Street Chronicles+8Crescent City Sports+8.

Final line:

It’s official—Xavier Truss is now with the New Orleans Saints, trading his time with the Broncos for a fresh opportunity in the Crescent City. A proud moment for West Warwick’s own.