Bortles announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

The Saints will release Bortles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Saints signed Bortles to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Bortles (undisclosed) was restored to the Saints' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Bortles (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' practice squad COVID list Thursday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Bortles reverted to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Bortles was elevated from the Saints' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Dolphins, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Bortles is expected to sign with the Saints on Friday to serve as the backup quarterback Monday against the Dolphins, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.

Bortles was released from the Packers' practice squad Monday.

Bortles reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.