West was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
West took two carries for 26 yards in Friday's preseason game against Arizona.
West rushed five times for 10 yards in Thursday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars in the preseason opener.
West signed a contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Herbie Teope of NFL.com reports.
West is visiting the Eagles on Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
West appeared in just five games in 2017, rushing 39 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns and adding two receptions for 23 yards.
West (coach's decision) is inactive Week 15 against the Browns.
West (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.
West (calf) isn't on Wednesday's injury report for Sunday's game against the Lions.
West (calf) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Texans.