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Saints | Jordyn Tyson pairs well with Tyler Shough Thu Jul 2, 03:21 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson pairs well with QB Tyler Shough based on his route-running ability, according to NewOrleansFootball.com's Nick Underhill.
| Footballguys view: Investing the eighth overall pick in Tyson, the Saints clearly liked the Arizona State product. He'll have a nice go early in his career, playing opposite Chris Olave. Olave should draw primary coverage, allowing Tyson to get open easier. Falling into the ninth round of fantasy drafts, Tyson could easily outperform his current cost. |
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave said he would like to agree to a contract extension before the start of training camp, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have been in talks with Olave since last year about a new deal, and while nothing has happened yet, both sides have spoken positively of the situation. Olave has been at OTAs and minicamp as usual, and he spent the offseason around the Saints' facility. Terrell noted that New Orleans typically gets its bigger deals done closer to the season, and Olave seemed optimistic during OTAs that they could get a new deal completed soon. |
Saints fourth-round pick Bryce Lance got his time to shine during minicamp with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson limited and a number of other wideouts hurt. Lance made it count during the 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods, working with both the first- and second-team quarterbacks. He scored a touchdown in 11-on-11 red zone work on a pass from Spencer Rattler on the final day of minicamp and also had a touchdown from Tyler Shough in 7-on-7s that day.
| Footballguys view: ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell acknowledges Lance might not get as many reps when the other receivers get healthy, but he has potential. Footballguy Jeff Bell believes Lance could push Devaughn Vele to be the third receiver, though the two have different skillsets, with Vele a better blocker and Lance opening defenses with vertical speed. Even in a potentially limited opening role, Lance merits attention. His top-level athleticism could make him the clear fill-in if Olave or Tyson were to miss time. Bell added that there is underrated long-term value here if Lance's play and Olave's contract demands diverge. |
New Orleans Saints WR Damien Alford (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, June 22.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan signed a one-year deal with the team that has a guaranteed salary of $7.5 million.
Link to storyCameron Jordan player page
Free-agent QB Taysom Hill (Saints) has not had much contact with the New Orleans Saints this offseason, but head coach Kellen Moore is not ruling out the possibility of Hill re-signing at some point.
| Footballguys view: The odds are somewhat shaky that Hill finds an NFL team before the start of the regular season. Whether that's with the Saints or another team (Broncos?) has yet to be determined. It sounds like Moore is open to the idea of bringing the versatile TE/QB back to the roster. |
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New Orleans Saints PK Tanner Brown received a two-year, $1.97 million deal with $36,000 guaranteed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (undisclosed), WR Mason Tipton (undisclosed) and WR Devaughn Vele (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 17, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons RB Tyler Goodson has been 'impressive' while working as the No. 3 running back during minicamp, according to Will McFadden of AtlantaFalcons.com.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons signed Goodson in late March as a depth piece in the backfield. They have Bijan Robinson as their starter, and he's a no-brainer RB1 for Fantasy GMs. Behind him is Brian Robinson, and the veteran brings a ton of power to the room. Goodson is looking for scraps behind those two, but it sounds like he'll be reliable if injuries strike the depth chart in front of him. |
New Orleans Saints TE Oscar Delp was the 'top target' for the offense during team drills at minicamp Tuesday, June 16, according to Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net.
| Footballguys view: Let's put this in the "offseason drumbeat" folder for the Saints. Delp has incredible speed down the middle, and he's the type of player who should have a better pro career than a college career. He spent time behind Brock Bowers at Georgia, and Delp never really blew up the stat sheet in the Bulldogs' run-heavy offense. With the Saints, Delp will get to develop behind Juwan Johnson this season. We love him in dynasty formats. |
Updating previous reports, New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan's one-year deal is worth a maximum of $11 million. The base value is $7.5 million ($6.15 million signing bonus and $1.35 million base salary) with $3.5 million in sack incentives.
| Footballguys view: Jordan is back for his 16th season with the Saints. This incentive-laden deal saves the Saints cap space while giving the veteran an opportunity to earn more money. We'll see Jordan as a part of the Saints pass-rushing rotation. |
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New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (knee) and RB Kendre Miller (knee) were limited during practice Tuesday, June 16, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
| Footballguys view: The fact that Neal, who was hurt in OTAs, and Miller, who tore an ACL last season, were involved at all is a positive. Worth noting, veteran running back Alvin Kamara was back at minicamp, with his status unchanged from his appearance at OTAs two weeks ago. Addressing Kamara's contract remains one of the last big tasks the Saints have this summer. Kamara did limited work at practice and did not participate in 11-on-11 drills, which coach Kellen Moore said was part of the plan since he has had limited practice time with the team. |
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New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) was limited during practice Tuesday, June 16.
| Footballguys view: Tyson has been sidelined or limited for the majority of OTAs due to a nagging hamstring injury. Tyson is expected to continue to be limited for their mandatory minicamp as well. As SI.com suggests, this is likely just the team being overly cautious, but because of his injury history, it's noteworthy. We'll be watching closely when training camp opens next month to see what Tyson's level of participation is before we start rethinking his value. |
Free-agent QB Hunter Dekkers (Saints) and WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper (Cowboys) signed with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, June 17. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured WR Damien Alford (undisclosed).
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave, who has not fully practiced since Week 17 of last season, will reportedly get off of blood thinners on June 29 to potentially be fully cleared for all football activities, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16. Olave has only done individual work during the Saints' offseason training program after missing Week 18 with a blood clot in his lung.
| Footballguys view: The Saints' offense was effective with Tyler Shough under center in 2025, which opened the door for Olave to emerge as the fantasy player we've all been waiting for. In fact, he finished the season as WR6 after closing out the year with 20 or more fantasy points in his final three games. He hit career highs in targets (156), receptions (100), yardage (1,163), and touchdowns (nine). But this issue is one of the reasons he's being drafted as WR11 with the 27th pick overall. Drafting him as your second receiver could be a winning move. |
Free-agent WR Steven Sims (Cardinals) is trying out for the New Orleans Saints at their minicamp, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16.
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Free agent DE Cameron Jordan (Saints) signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, June 16. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal is in the rehab process following a knee injury suffered last week, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Broncos 2024 fourth round pick Audric Estime looked good in place of Neal last season, and he's only 22, so this is a chance for him to show he deserves to make the roster whether the team keeps Alvin Kamara or not. |
Free agent DL Cameron Jordan (Saints) is finalizing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, June 16. No financial terms of the deal were disclosed.
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara reported for the start of the mandatory minicamp Monday, June 15.
| Footballguys view: Kamara could get traded, get released (and possibly then retire), or just play for the Saints this season. Every day he shows up at the team facility is one day closer to the third outcome, but the first two will save the Saints money. If Kamara is a Saint come Week 1, that's a hit for Travis Etienne's fantasy value, especially in PPR leagues because Kamara's most likely role is as a passing down back. |
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Free-agent DL Cameron Jordan (Saints) and the New Orleans Saints have made progress in contract negotiations, according to a source on Monday, June 15.
Link to storyCameron Jordan player page
Free-agent WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper (Cowboys) is scheduled to participate in the New Orleans Saints mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent DE Cameron Jordan (Saints) still has a contract offer from the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
Link to storyCameron Jordan player page
New Orleans Saints TE Oscar Delp (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Delp must have injured his hamstring this offseason. With mandatory minicamp next week, we'll see how much work the Saints give him. Delp is a high-ceiling player who could outproduce what he did in college during his pro career. This year, Delp should serve as a reserve behind TE Juwan Johnson. |
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) has been held out of team drills while he continues to recover from the blood clot that sidelined him at the end of last season, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Olave's agent should be working on a new long-term deal with the Saints this offseason. Just over a week ago, Olave told reporters that he feels a contract extension is "going to get done soon." We'll see if something can get done before training camp. |
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (knee) was able to participate in team drills during the voluntary workout Wednesday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: The start of Miller's career has been marred by injuries, and 2025 ended with an ACL tear just as he was stringing together some good outings. After his injury, Devin Neal proved to be a capable back. Then the team signed Travis Etienne Jr. Alvin Kamara is still around as well. Miller would likely need multiple injuries ahead of him to see meaningful playing time at this point. The silver lining, however, is that he was drafted young. He'll likely hit free agency after this season, getting to test the market at 25 years old. |
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is not participating in the voluntary workouts this week, but head coach Kellen Moore said Kamara is expected to be at the mandatory minicamp.
| Footballguys view: It's not uncommon for long-term vets to sit out voluntary workouts. If Kamara isn't at mandatory minicamp next week, this will become a story. Until then, nothing to worry about. |
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is present for the voluntary workout Wednesday, June 3, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com reminded readers, Kamara's status with the team has been in question this offseason, with general manager Mickey Loomis saying last month that the club is trying to figure out how the running back fits on the roster. But Kamara has maintained he'd like to stick with New Orleans, and his arrival on Wednesday lends credence to that notion. For what it's worth, Kamara was only participating in individual drills during Wednesday's session. We'll continue to monitor, but free-agent addition Travis Etienne Jr. is expected to be the lead back, whether Kamara is on the roster or not. |
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New Orleans Saints OG Cesar Ruiz underwhelmed in pass and run blocking last season but would cost $7.5 million in dead cap money if released. The team drafted OG Jeremiah Wright in the fourth round, which could make Ruiz expendable with a good camp from Wright.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara and the team have not had 'a lot of traction' on a revised deal that could allow Kamara to return to the Saints in 2026.
| Footballguys view: "The team can also save about $14 million after June 1 on a salary cap," Fowler reported Sunday. Kamara's resume includes an Offensive Rookie of the Year, five Pro Bowl selections, and more than 1,100 yards from scrimmage in eight of his nine seasons. He also led the league in combined receiving and rushing touchdowns in 2020 with 21. Yet he will be 31 years old during the 2026 campaign and is coming off the worst individual season of his career. New Orleans also signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year deal this offseason, which made Kamara's future uncertain. |
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New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave gained 10 pounds of muscle ahead of OTAs.
| Footballguys view: We'll withhold any opinion whether this is a good or bad thing until we see if it affects Olave's elite route running. Reports from OTAs had him separating in practice with his typical effortless style, so chances are this is a good thing for the Saints #1 receiver, who should get a market level extension before the beginning of the season. |
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson did not participate in seven-on-seven drills during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 28. The Saints plan to have him more involved in upcoming workouts with the hope that he is a full participant when training camp begins.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, injury concerns were the biggest red flag on Tyson's college scouting report; he played through a hamstring issue last season that lingered into the pre-draft process, and the Saints are managing him carefully. Taking it slowly and not rushing him into full reps before his body is ready for it in May just makes sense. We'll monitor and report back as needed. |
New Orleans Saints WR Trey Palmer (hamstring) and WR Mason Tipton (undisclosed) did not participate in the voluntary workout Thursday, May 28.
Link to storyTrey Palmer player page
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (knee) is still recovering from the knee injury he suffered during the 2025 season and is unlikely to do much during offseason workouts, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Miller hasn't played more than eight games in a season throughout his three-year NFL career. The focus right now is simply on getting healthy, staying healthy, and staying on track to return to the field. Miller has certainly shown upside when available, showcasing a burst and physicality that made him an intriguing Day 2 draft pick. However, availability is the best ability, as some say, and that's been the biggest obstacle for him early in his career. The Saints landed former Jacksonville Jaguar Travis Etienne Jr. on a four-year deal. He's expected to be the lead back this year. |
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara was not present at OTAs on Thursday, May 28.
| Footballguys view: Kamara sitting out voluntary sessions isn't unusual. As noted by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football on Wednesday, Kamara has been working out with his own trainers in preparation for 2026, as he often does. But given that general manager Mickey Loomis said earlier this month that the team is "trying to see how [Kamara is] gonna fit on our roster," it's notable that Kamara isn't in attendance -- even if it's not out of the ordinary. The team signed former Jaguar Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Free-agent LB Jackson Sirmon (Jets) signed with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, May 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints CB Jeremiah McClendon was waived Wednesday, May 27, according to a source.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bryce Lance is viewed as a tall, developmental player who hasn't had experience competing at the highest level. 'He didn't play at a Power 4 conference, so there's probably some development that we need to do there,' general manager Mickey Loomis said.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Barion Brown made some nice catches at rookie minicamp, and head coach Kellen Moore said that the team views him as more of just a kick-return specialist. 'He's had a lot of success at receiver and so we certainly see that vision for him in addition to the return game that obviously everyone knows,' Moore said.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DB Lorenzo Styles Jr. (shoulder) continues to rehab his shoulder injury, and he will not see the field until training camp. He could be a candidate to replace departed nickel CB Alontae Taylor, and he might also have a spot on special teams. 'Oftentimes for guys on [Day 3], the path to the roster is special teams,' general manager Mickey Loomis said. 'So, it's either they have experience in their college career or they have the traits that we think are necessary to become special teams players.'
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OG Jeremiah Wright is unlikely to supplant OG David Edwards, who was signed to be the starting left guard. General manager Mickey Loomis said he would be doing the rookie 'a disservice' to throw more than one position at him. He will take all of his snaps at guard. 'Big. People mover. He's going to come in and immediately add size and power to our offensive line and [we'll] see how he develops,' Loomis said. His best opportunity to get on the field would be beating out OG Cesar Ruiz at right guard.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints TE Oscar Delp could be the third tight end behind starting TE Juwan Johnson and veteran addition TE Noah Fant, with TE/QB Taysom Hill unsigned, and journeyman TE Foster Moreau gone. 'Obviously he has athleticism. We saw that on film. The physicality I think he plays with will show up as we progress, particularly in pads,' head coach Kellen Moore said. 'That'll be a big part of this thing because from a tight end perspective, that's a deep group now, which is a positive.'
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New Orleans Saints DT Christen Miller (undisclosed) did not see the field during rookie minicamp, as he has been dealing with an undisclosed injury. When he is healthy, his versatility is expected to get him on the field quickly. 'Big, powerful young man and adds to a great room, so we're excited to get him,' general manager Mickey Loomis said.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson was one of several players on a 'maintenance plan' to build them back up after significant time out of football, beat writer Katherine Terrell said. 'I know my body pretty well, I've endured a couple of injuries so I kind of know, but I'm just trying to learn as much as possible and do as much as possible,' Tyson said. When he was on the field, he moved around, taking snaps at all three receiver positions.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bryce Lance will need some time to develop, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
| Footballguys view: The brother of Chargers QB Trey Lance, the Saints rookie was a star at the FCS level in college at North Dakota State. Lance is an elite vertical threat who can regularly win at the catch point. With a fine size/speed combination, Lance is an exciting prospect when fully developed in the pros. That's why we appreciate the 2026 fourth-round pick in dynasty formats. |
New Orleans Saints TE Oscar Delp is going to have to do some 'dirty work' and contribute on special teams, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Delp's path to playing time as a rookie will include plenty of dirty work on special teams and as a blocker on offense. Coming out of Georgia, Delp is a dual-threat "Y" tight end who can contribute as a blocker and receiver. His receiving chops are what Fantasy GMs have interest in, and Delp has the speed to stretch the seam in the middle of the field. He'll have time to develop behind Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant in 2026, but we love Delp's upside in dynasty formats. |
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson took snaps at all three receiver positions during rookie minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Tyson was arguably the best receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it's wise for the Saints to use him all over the field. Saints HC Kellen Moore may have a plan to use the talented rookie as a chess piece he can move around. Tyson immediately jumps into the mix as the no.2 option behind Chris Olave in the WR pecking order. If Tyson develops chemistry with QB Tyler Shough, we could see him pay off as a flex-worthy play for Fantasy GMs. |
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller is not guaranteed to be the No. 2 back if RB Alvin Kamara does not return to the team, according to Mike Triplett of New Orleans Football, and Triplett believes the Saints would 'go shopping' for a reliable backup if Kamara is not with the team.
| Footballguys view: Miller has failed to endear himself to Kellen Moore and his coaching staff going into the last year of his rookie deal after the team drafted him in the third round back in 2023. Last year's sixth round pick Devin Neal and Broncos 2024 fourth round pick Audric Estime both looked competent after Kamara and Miller went down last year, and either of them could beat out Miller for a roster spot whether Kamara is with the team this year or not. |
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As the 2026 season draws nearer, the Saints and star RB Alvin Kamara appear to be at an impasse. But a decision may soon be in the works. "We're just trying to see how he's gonna fit in our roster, and obviously, there's a resource management element to it," general manager Mickey Loomis said on Monday. "We'll get to that over the next week or two."
| Footballguys view: Asked to clarify his "resource management" comment, Loomis said it was related to Kamara's contract. The GM added that next week's OTAs create "a little bit of a deadline to make a decision, but it's not hard and fast." Last season was Kamara's least productive. He was limited to 11 games and settled for career lows in rushing (471), yards per carry (3.6), and touchdowns (1). The team signed former Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million deal in March. That ensures a front-line role for Etienne -- and a lesser role for Kamara if he returns. |
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Free-agent QB Taysom Hill (Saints) has not received a contract offer from the New Orleans Saints this offseason, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
| Footballguys view: While retirement is possible, Hill, who turns 36 in August, is often linked to the Denver Broncos, where his old friend Sean Payton is now the head coach. It's not clear how much Hill might have in the tank; as the Sporting News suggested, there's no precedent for a player like Hill, so it's hard to know how he might age. In his career, he has run for 2,551 yards, received 1,034 yards, and thrown for 2,426 yards. He's the first player in the Super Bowl era to clear 1,000 in all three. We'll watch for more. |
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