Could the Saints use a player like Tavon Austin?

If they cut him and the price is right, sure. They signed him to a really bad contract a couple years ago.

8/27/2016: Signed a six-year, $56.14 million contract. The deal includes $30 million guaranteed. Another $10 million is available through incentives. 2018: $3 million (+ $5 million roster bonus), 2019: $9.35 million, 2020: $9.56 million, 2021: $9.22 million, 2022: Free Agent