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Spencer Rattler Spencer Rattler Competing for backup role
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 3:17 PM
Ratller will be competing with Zach Wilson throughout training camp and potentially beyond to determine the No. 2 quarterback role for the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Rattler lost the 2025 starting job to rookie first-round pick Tyler Shough halfway through the Saints' Week 8 loss to the Buccaneers. The quarterback remained in a reserve role for the team and is clearly liked by the organization, but the signing of three-year Jets starter Zach Wilson leaves Rattler's role up in the air. There is always the possibility the team retains three quarterbacks on the active roster (as they did in 2025), but only one will be the No. 2 option. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Agrees to new contract with Saints
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 9:47 AM
Kamara and New Orleans agreed to terms Thursday on a restructured contract that gives him a $6 million base salary for the 2026 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Kamara's revised deal can be worth up to $8.5 million in incentives, setting him up to play out his age-31 season, and potentially end his career, with the Saints. It remains to be seen how much volume will be attributed to Kamara behind new top running back Travis Etienne, who signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the team earlier this offseason, but the 10-year veteran's versatility and pass-catching ability will boost his chances of retaining fantasy relevance in PPR formats. Devin Neal (undisclosed), Kendre Miller (ACL), Ty Chandler and Audric Estime are all also competing for depth opportunities in New Orleans' backfield. |
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Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson On track for camp?
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 6:49 PM
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough said in June that Tyson (undisclosed) should be "firing on all cylinders" later this summer, ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell reports.
Analysis: A hamstring injury ended Tyson's 2025 campaign at Arizona State and kept him out of pre-draft drills, but Saints coach Kellen Moore suggested in May that the rookie's absence from early OTA periods wasn't necessarily related to his prior hamstring injury. Whatever the case, Tyson increased his involvement in late May and June, though there was never any report of participation in full-team drills. It sounds like Shough expects Tyson to be ready for training camp, where the Saints also anticipate getting Chris Olave (blood clot) back in action. There is some chance Tyson and/or Olave will be limited at the start of camp in late July. |
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Travis Etienne Travis Etienne Jr. Set to combine with Kamara
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM
Etienne's teammate, Alvin Kamara, has reportedly agreed to remain with the Saints this season on a reworked contract, Arye Pulli of USA Today reports.
Analysis: There had been speculation about Kamara's status with the Saints this offseason, but his amended deal paves the way for him to work in tandem this season with Etienne, who inked a four-year, $52 million deal with the team in March. As Pulli notes, Kamara's return gives New Orleans two proven playmakers in the backfield. Etienne -- who ran for 1,107 yards on 260 carries in 17 regular-season games with the Jaguars last season -- is thus poised to handle a significant portion of his new team's rushing workload in 2026, while Kamara -- a versatile receiving back -- is available to see his share of touches as well in an RB corps that also includes Devin Neal and Kendre Miller. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Finalizing new deal with Saints
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 3:16 PM
Kamara and New Orleans are finalizing terms on a new contract, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Kamara is closing in on a new deal that will allow him to remain with the Saints, presumably by lowering the $10.4 million cap hit his current contract carries for the 2026 campaign. The soon-to-be 31-year-old has spent his entire NFL career to date in New Orleans and remains a versatile playmaker capable of contributing in a valuable complementary role behind new starting running back Travis Etienne. Across 11 regular-season appearances in 2025, Kamara rushed 131 times for 471 yards and one score and secured 33 of 39 targets for 186 yards. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Heads reloaded TE room
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 AM
Johnson remains the Saints' top tight end after New Orleans added Noah Fant in free agency and third-round rookie Oscar Delp in the 2026 NFL Draft, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson restructured his deal with the Saints in March to free up cap space and is coming off a career year, but the team's offseason investment at tight end gives him more target competition entering 2026. Fant represents another proven receiving option, while Delp's athleticism could make him an upgrade over departees Jack Stoll and Foster Moreau. New Orleans also added a first-round wideout in rookie Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed). While Johnson's role in the passing game is secure, and the Saints could deploy more multi-TE looks in 2026, matching last year's volume will likely be a tough ask. |
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Charlie Smyth Charlie Smyth To face competition during camp
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 4:16 PM
Smythe will enter training camp positioned to compete with Tanner Brown for the No. 1 kicker job, Luke Loffredo of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Smythe started New Orleans' final six games of the 2025 season, going 12-for-16 on field-goal tries and making all 13 of his extra-point attempts. He first joined the Saints back in 2024 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway. During training camp and the preseason Smythe will work to outperform Brown, who has spent time on various practice squads in the league (most recently the Rams and Falcons in 2024) but has yet to log a regular-season appearance. |
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Derek Carr Derek Carr Draws interest from multiple clubs
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:53 PM
Carr has been contacted by "multiple" NFL teams about a potential comeback, but he's unlikely to come out of retirement, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Carr shared on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Friday that he hasn't completely shut the door on a return to the league, but he also hinted that such a return is unlikely. "If I were to do it, it'd have to be a special team that maybe lost somebody or needed somebody. Even then, it's not guaranteed. I'm having too much fun hanging out with my wife, hanging out with my kids and trying to get good at golf. It would take a special deal, but I'm always training. I got to. I got four boys that can't beat me up when they're 18, so I got to keep training. I'll be in shape and ready, but probably not. I'll probably be just coaching my kids, that's for sure," the former Raiders and Saints QB stated. It sounds like fantasy managers shouldn't count on Carr being a quarterback option at any point in 2026, though the 35-year-old did comment, "I'll never say never." |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Gets help this offseason
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 9:38 AM
As the coming campaign approaches, Shough is slated to work in an offense that was bolstered by the addition of first-round WR Jordyn Tyson, third-round TE Oscar Delp and RB Travis Etienne via free agency, Ross Jackson of Louisianasports.net reports.
Analysis: As a rookie, Shough appeared in 11 regular-season contests and went 5-4 as the Saints' starting QB after taking over for Spencer Rattler in November. In the process, he completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,384 yards, with 10 touchdowns and six picks, while adding 45 carries for 186 yards and three rushing TDs. This coming season, the 2025 second-rounder approaches training camp atop a signal-caller depth chart that still includes Rattler, as well as Zach Wilson and Hunter Dekkers. In addition to the Saints' investment in added weapons at the skill positions for Shough, the team looked to fortify its protection unit by signing veteran guard David Edwards and TE Noah Fant, who is underrated as a blocker, per Jackson. With continued growth in in his second campaign as a pro, Shough has a chance provide solid fantasy value in 2026 relative to his average draft position. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Hopes for contract before camp
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:13 PM
Olave (illness) said he hopes to finalize a contract extension with the Saints before training camp, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Olave indicated that reaching an agreement before camp would help avoid any distractions and "not affect team chemistry." The standout wide receiver has been limited during offseason work while recovering from January treatment for a blood clot, but head coach Kellen Moore has repeatedly expressed confidence in his recovery. Per Albert Breer of SI.com, Olave has recently been cleared, meaning he should be fully ready for the start of training camp. Olave remains the No. 1 target for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough and will be joined by rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) during the 2026 campaign. |
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Damien Alford Reverts to IR
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 4:21 PM
Alford (undisclosed) reverted to the Saints' injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Alford will return to the Saints after clearing waivers. The 25-year-old found success last season in the CFL, finishing with 407 receiving yards and five touchdowns. |
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Tanner Brown Tanner Brown Signs with Saints
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Saints signed Brown on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Brown most recently spent time with the Falcons' practice squad in 2024, but he's now agreed to terms with the Saints. The Oklahoma State product has yet to make an NFL appearance after converting 22 of 23 field-goal attempts and all 42 of his point-after tries across 12 games during his final collegiate season in 2022. He's expected to compete with Charlie Smyth for New Orleans' top kicker spot ahead of the 2026 season. |
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Hunter Dekkers Hunter Dekkers Back with New Orleans
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:07 PM
The Saints signed Dekkers on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Dekkers has now returned to the Saints after spending most of last season on the team's practice squad injured list. The Iowa Western product has yet to appear in an NFL game after throwing for 3,044 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 12 contests during his final collegiate season in 2022. |
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Jalen Cropper Jalen Cropper Signs with New Orleans
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:04 PM
Moreno-Cropper signed with the Saints on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: The Fresno State product spent most of his 2025 campaign with the Cowboys' practice squad, but he's since found a new home in New Orleans. Moreno-Cropper appeared in four regular-season games during his two seasons in Dallas, recording 38 kick-return yards and 27 punt-return yards. He'll likely compete for a special-teams role as the offseason progresses. |
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Zaire Mitchell-Paden Zaire Mitchell-Paden Running routes at minicamp
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 7:37 PM
Mitchell-Paden (knee) is practicing during the Saints' minicamp, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.
Analysis: Mitchell-Paden was dealing with a knee injury at the end of last season that landed him on New Orleans' injured-reserve list in January, but he appears to be back in football shape with minicamp underway. He'll be competing for a depth spot as an in-line tight end on the Saints' 53-man roster for 2026. |
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Oscar Delp Drawing targets during minicamp
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 7:18 PM
Delp returned to team drills Tuesday after he dealt with a hamstring issue during the Saints' OTAs, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.
Analysis: Delp didn't get a ton of opportunities as a pass catcher at Georgia, but the third-round rookie demonstrated he has great speed when he ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at Georgia's Pro Day back in March. Now that he's fully healthy again, he'll try to continue to compel New Orleans quarterbacks to throw his way at practice. |
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Slated to re-sign with Saints
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 12:49 PM
The Saints are set to re-sign Jordan to a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Jordan has his entire career in New Orleans, with the team that selected him in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he rebounded impressively across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025, totaling 10.5 sacks. The soon-to-be 37-year-old will reportedly re-up with the Saints on a deal that includes significant incentives. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Nursing minor injury
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 12:08 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Neal (undisclosed) will be limited at minicamp due to a minor injury suffered early June, Erin Summers of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Neal's exact injury remains undisclosed, but it doesn't appear severe enough to cause concern about his status for the start of training camp in July. Still, it's notable that the 2025 sixth-round pick will be limited at mandatory minicamp as he works to compete for a backfield role in Year 2. With New Orleans having inked new lead back Travis Etienne to a four-year, $52 million contract in March and Alvin Kamara still on the roster, Neal appears positioned to compete with Kendre Miller (ACL), Ty Chandler and Audric Estime for reserve opportunities. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Remains limited at minicamp
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:20 AM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Olave (illness) will remain limited at mandatory minicamp, as he was during voluntary OTAs, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Olave is practicing Monday but not participating in team drills, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. The star wide receiver is continuing his recovery from treatment for a blood clot in January, for which he missed Week 18 of the 2025 season. Moore said there are "no issues" with Olave's recovery progress and that the team is simply avoiding any risks of contact during drills. Rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) also remains limited at mandatory minicamp, but it doesn't appear that New Orleans has serious concerns about the status of either player for the start of training camp. |
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Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson Continuing rehab at minicamp
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:15 AM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Tyson (undisclosed) will remain in the rehab process at mandatory minicamp, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Tyson has been on a maintenance plan since rookie minicamp ant voluntary OTAs in May, and it looks like he will continue to participate on a limited basis at mandatory minicamp while prioritizing his rehab process. The exact nature of Tyson's injury remains undisclosed, but it doesn't appear that New Orleans' coaching staff has any real concerns about his status for the start of training camp in July. Meanwhile, Chris Olave also remains limited at mandatory minicamp, per Underhill. |
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