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Saints | Landon Young suffers ankle injury Sun Aug 24, 11:31 AM
New Orleans Saints OT Landon Young (ankle) was carted off the field during the first half of the preseason game versus the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 23, due to an ankle injury.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore plans to decide whether QB Spencer Rattler or QB Tyler Shough will be the team's starting quarterback during the upcoming week.
Footballguys view: This is as bad as it looks on the surface. The indecision isn't because both quarterbacks have played so well and both deserve to start. It could still be ok for Alvin Kamara, who will catch a ton of checkdown passes. Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are also going at deep discounts which might be overestimating just how much the quarterback situation will affect their values this year. No matter how you cut it for fantasy, the Saints have the worst quarterback situation in the league. |
New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) has a good chance to make the 53-man roster even though he is dealing with a hamstring injury, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Donovan Peoples-Jones was released Thursday, Aug. 21.
Footballguys view: The Saints traded with the Broncos for Devaughn Vele, so they had to make room for him on the roster. Peoples-Jones is a seasoned veteran with size, so perhaps some team will take a look at him later in the year. |
Donovan Peoples-Jones player page
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler will be the starting quarterback for the final preseason game, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
Footballguys view: The Saints are the final team in the NFL to announce their starting quarterback. With Rattler starting this preseason finale he seems to be the front-runner for the job. The Saints quarterback situation squelches our excitement for the pass-catchers in New Orleans. |
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele was acquired by the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, Aug. 20, in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft choice and a 2027 seventh-round draft choice.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler and QB Tyler Shough will both play in the final preseason game, but head coach Kellen Moore will not say which quarterback will start the game.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said he does not plan to say if QB Spencer Rattler, QB Tyler Shough or QB Jake Haener will be the starting quarterback until after the final preseason game.
Link to storyJake Haener player page
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller rushed six times for 21 yards during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Aug. 17, and Bobby Kownack of NFL.com believes Miller is the frontrunner to serve as RB Alvin Kamara's backup.
Footballguys view: Miller has looked flashy this preseason. As Kownack noted, the second-year back's offensive line did him no favors against Jacksonville. Nonetheless, Miller kept his legs pumping and fell forward on almost every occasion. He also looked reminiscent of vintage Kamara on a 13-yard pickup that required him to dance through and around traffic. Health -- not talent -- has always been Miller's primary obstacle. The Saints desperately need an RB2 to spell Kamara after failing to establish one last year. If he stays on the field, Miller could be just that. |
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Updating a previous report, the New Orleans Saints are acquiring C Luke Fortner from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for DT Khalen Saunders.
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The New Orleans Saints are trading DT Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to sources.
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New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 9-of-12 passes for 66 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he was sacked two times.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler completed 18-of-24 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Aug. 17.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Dante Pettis had four receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is battling for the No. 4 or 5 job on the depth chart.
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New Orleans Saints WR Mason Tipton had six receptions for 100 yards on eight targets in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (ankle) was able to play in the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Aug. 17. He had two receptions for 12 yards on four targets.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) did not play in the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Aug. 17. The sixth-round draft pick is battling veteran journeyman RB Cam Akers for the No. 3 job.
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New Orleans Saints CB Alontae Taylor (groin), expected to start at right cornerback, missed the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough will be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.
Footballguys view: The Saints added Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the idea that he could be the starter as a rookie. He spent seven years playing college football for three different teams but only has one full year as a starter (Louisville, 2024). Shough suffered three major injuries during his time as a collegian, but if healthy he's got a prototypical skill set. However, Shough does tend to make more errors under pressure as he relies on his arm strength too much. We'll see if he can impress and beat out Spencer Rattler for the starting job in Week 1. |
New Orleans Saints QB Hunter Dekkers was waived Thursday, Aug. 14.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Jake Haener only took four scrimmage snaps, all with the third-team offense, during practice Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler was given an extended stretch with the first-team offense Wednesday, Aug. 13, and completed 11 of his 16 pass attempts.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints TE Mason Pline (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 13, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OG Trevor Penning (foot) has been diagnosed with turf toe, which is typically a four-to-six-week injury.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Tyree (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Aug. 12, with an injury settlement.
Link to storyThe New Orleans Saints placed C Will Clapp (foot) on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Aug. 12, and TE Mason Pline was waived with an injury designation.
Link to storyThe New Orleans Saints worked out free-agents WR Roderick Daniels Jr., DT Thor Griffith, C Nick Harris, DT Tyler Manoa, OG Mike Panasiuk, DT Leonard Payne, WR JaVonta Payton, DT Jayden Peevy, WR Cornell Powell, C Scott Quessenberry, WR Justyn Ross and OG Cody Whitehair on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The team ended up signing Daniels, Panasiuk and Peevy to contract, with terms of the deal undisclosed.
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New Orleans Saints CB Alontae Taylor (groin) is nursing a groin injury, and he is expected to miss an undetermined amount of time.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (ankle) will miss some time because of an ankle injury he suffered during the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 10, according to a source. He is scheduled to receive second opinions on the injury.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Roderick Daniels Jr. (Southern Methodist) agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, Aug. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Tyree (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 11, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 15-of-22 passes for 165 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his preseason debut against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Aug. 10.
Footballguys view: Shough probably outplayed Spencer Rattler, but overall this wasn't an uplifting performance by the quarterbacks. The Saints main offensive pieces still carry a big discount because the second round rookie Shough, or last year's fifth round pick Spencer Rattler will open the season against the Cardinals. |
New Orleans Saints WR Mason Tipton made his only reception count in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Aug. 10, going for a 54-yard touchdown from rookie QB Tyler Shough.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler completed 7-of-11 passes for 53 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, and he ran three times for a team-best 22 yards.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints C Will Clapp (foot) left the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Aug. 10 due to an apparent foot or lower right leg injury, and he was carted off.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OG Trevor Penning (lower body) left the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Aug. 10 due to an apparent lower-body injury. He was walking fine, but both shoes were removed, and he was taken to the locker room on a cart for further evaluation. The 2022 first-round pick out of Northern Iowa is projected as the team's starting left guard, if healthy.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints TE Mason Pline (upper body) left the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Aug. 10 due to an apparent upper-body injury. He walked past the medical tent and went straight to the locker room.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (leg) left the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Aug. 10 due to an apparent lower-leg injury, and he was taken to the locker room as a result. Means is duking it out with Donovan Peoples-Jones, Dante Pettis, Mason Tipton and Cedrick Wilson Jr. for the No. 4 job behind veterans Brandin Cooks, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Rashid Shaheed said he has been working on expanding his route tree in time for the regular season.
Footballguys view: Shaheed is a big play waiting to happen. He's a player who can take the top off a defense on a 'go' route, so adding more to his repertoire in terms of route running can only make him a more dangerous option. The Saints QB situation is less than ideal, so that impacts Shaheed's fantasy value at least a bit. Shaheed has a current ADP of WR53 and the upside to be a weekly flex option. |
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough will serve as the backup to QB Spencer Rattler in the first preseason game Sunday, Aug. 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and he'll be followed by No. 3 QB Jake Haener.
Link to storyJake Haener player page
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler will start the preseason opener Sunday, Aug. 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Kellen Moore announced Friday, Aug. 8.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (ankle) was held out of the scrimmage Friday, Aug. 8 after tweaking his ankle in practice Thursday, Aug. 7.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Hunter Dekkers (Saints) signed with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, Aug. 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara will not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 10.
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New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (groin) is considered day-to-day because of a groin injury, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
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New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks because of a hamstring injury, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Hunter Dekkers was waived Thursday, July 31.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (groin) suffered a groin injury during practice Wednesday, July 30, and is expected to miss only a few days, according to sources.
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New Orleans Saints TE Treyton Welch (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury during practice Wednesday, July 30, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
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