Saints waive DE Romeus, add LB Robinson

New Orleans Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt pauses during a news conference at the team's NFL football practice facility, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Metairie, La. Vitt, who is handling head coach Sean Payton's duties while Payton serves a season-long suspension in connection with the NFL's bounty investigation, says his six-game suspension stems from the words he used in motivational speeches, and he stresses that players never "crossed the line" by trying to injure an opponent. (AP Photo/The Times-Picayune, Brett Duke) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; USA TODAY OUT

METAIRIE — New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis said the club has waived injured defensive end Greg Romeus and signed linebacker Donavan Robinson.

Romeus, who spent last season on injured reserve rehabilitating a right knee injury, will be eligible for the Saints’ injured reserve list again after he clears waivers. Assistant head coach Joe Vitt has said the Saints will support Romeus, a 2011 seventh-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh, throughout his rehabilitation from torn left knee ligaments. The injury occurred during offseason practices this month.

The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Robinson is an undrafted rookie out of Jackson State who has spent part of the offseason with the New York Jets.

Robinson started 31 games at Jackson State, finishing his college career with 181 tackles and 30 sacks.