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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Remains sidelined at practice
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 1:38 PM
Kamara (knee) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Kamara was diagnosed with a sprained MCL a little over two weeks ago and was given a return timetable of "at least one month," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, so it's not at all surprising to see the veteran running back still sidelined. The Saints will begin official Week 1 prep next week, and it would be somewhat shocking to see Kamara practice and be available for the season opener against the Lions. With Kendre Miller (undisclosed) also missing practice time, Audric Estime could be the backup to Travis Etienne against Detroit. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Doesn't play during preseason
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:36 AM
Johnson didn't see any action during the Saints' three-game preseason slate.
Analysis: Johnson is locked in atop the depth chart at tight end for New Orleans, and with Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) set to miss at least the first four games of the season and no clear WR2 on the roster, Johnson could have a significant pass-catching role out of the gates. Tyler Shough has already predicted a big season for his former college teammate after Johnson was fantasy's overall TE5 in yards per game and TE8 in catches per game following last season's Rashid Shaheed trade ahead of Week 10. Turning 30 years old Sept. 13, Johnson is coming off a 77-889-3 campaign on 102 targets last season. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Finishes training camp healthy
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 9:02 AM
Etienne was rested for all three of the Saints' preseason contests and is fully healthy heading into the team's Week 1 game in Detroit.
Analysis: Etienne was one of the few Saints running backs to avoid any sort of injury scare or setback during training camp. Devin Neal (hamstring) and Ty Chandler (knee) will be out for the season after landing on injured reserve, and Alvin Kamara (knee) appears to be trending toward sitting out Week 1. Additionally, Kendre Miller sustained a minor undisclosed injury during practice Tuesday and is day-to-day, while Audric Estime is healthy but missed time in camp due to an ankle issue. After signing a four-year, $52 million deal in March, Etienne had already looked poised to handle a sizable workload for New Orleans both as a lead runner and pass catcher, and the battered condition of his backups following camp and the preseason adds further fuel to the notion that he'll be in line for heavy volume right of the gate. |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Shines in final camp practice
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:45 AM
Shough drew positive reviews for his performance during the Saints' final practice of training camp Aug. 26, Grant Chachere of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Though he didn't play at all in the preseason while the Saints instead opened up more reps for backups Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson, Shough reportedly looked sharp throughout training camp while keeping the New Orleans offense productive. He was able to close out camp on a high note by tossing three touchdown passes during 11-on-11 sessions, and Shough would have had two more had Devaughn Vele secured a one-handed catch in the end zone and had Chris Olave not fumbled near the goal line on another play. New Orleans will be without one of its key playmakers to begin the season in rookie first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson (hamstring), but Shough appeared to build good chemistry with new starting running back Travis Etienne, who was a frequent target of the quarterback during camp practices. |
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Kendre Miller Kendre Miller Only dealing with minor issue
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 9:58 PM
Miller is believed to have sustained only a minor injury at Tuesday's practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: It's still not clear what type of injury Miller is dealing with, but it appears he avoided any sort of serious setback. It remains to be seen exactly how the backfield behind starter Travis Etienne will look in 1, but Miller has a chance to factor into the mix as long as he's available. |
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Opening season on injured reserve
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:53 PM
The Saints placed Styles (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
Analysis: Styles picked up a calf injury during the Saints' preseason loss to the Rams on Aug. 22. The injury is severe enough for the rookie sixth-rounder to open the regular season on injured reserve, requiring him to miss at least four games. Styles' first opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11. |
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Kendre Miller Kendre Miller Exits practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:27 PM
Miller exited Tuesday's practice alongside trainers with an apparent injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: There's been no indication Miller is dealing with a serious injury, but his departure leaves just Audric Estime as the lone healthy running back behind Travis Etienne, as Alvin Kamara is still recovering from a sprained MCL in his knee. A third-round pick in 2023, Miller has appeared in just 21 career regular-season games, rushing 127 times for 497 yards (3.9 YPC) and three touchdowns. |
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Sent to IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:58 PM
The Saints placed Wesley on injured reserve Sunday due to an undisclosed issue.
Analysis: It's not immediately clear what caused Wesley's placement on IR, but he'll need to miss the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with New Orleans. The Colorado State product had been competing for a depth role on the offensive line during the preseason. |
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Sent to IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:52 PM
The Saints placed Heldman (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.
Analysis: Heldman was hurt during New Orleans' preseason finale against Dallas and has been placed on IR as a result. He'll be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Saints. |
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Goes on IR, could return this season
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:48 PM
Ford (undisclosed) was placed on New Orleans' injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return.
Analysis: Ford had a strong preseason with 15 tackles and an interception over three games but appears to have picked up an injury along the way. He'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season, but the designation to return means he could be activated as soon as Week 5 against Minnesota. |
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Moves to IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:41 PM
The Saints placed Long (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.
Analysis: Long was previously on the Giants' IR but reached an injury settlement in mid-August and subsequently signed with New Orleans. He logged four tackles in his lone preseason appearance but is now sidelined with an undisclosed issue. Long will need to miss the entire campaign while on injured reserve unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Saints. |
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Heading to New Orleans
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:28 PM
The Saints claimed Wooden off waivers from the Colts on Monday.
Analysis: Wooden will head to New Orleans after being waived by Indianapolis. The 2023 fourth-rounder spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Packers, finishing the 2025 regular season with 50 tackles (26 solo) and one pass defense across 17 games (16 starts). Cameron Jordan's status for Week 1 against the Lions is up in the air due to a hamstring issue, and with Bryan Bresee (knee) on the season-ending IR, Wooden figures to see plenty of snaps in a starting role in 2026. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Starting year on reserve/PUP list
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:40 PM
Tipton (leg) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Tipton underwent tibia surgery in the offseason, and as a result, he opened training camp on the active/PUP list, ultimately failing to play during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the regular season, and the earliest he'd be able to return to action is Week 5 versus the Vikings on Oct. 11. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Placed on injured reserve
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:36 PM
The Saints placed Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Neal will be required to stay on IR throughout the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury designation. The 2025 sixth-rounder sustained a hamstring injury during the Saints' 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams on Aug. 22. Neal rushed 57 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns over 10 regular-season games in 2025 but will likely need to wait until 2027 for another shot in the backfield. |
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Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson Lands on IR, designated to return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Tyson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return by New Orleans on Sunday.
Analysis: Tyson has had recurring issues with his right hamstring, and the most recent flare-up is expected to result in two months on the sideline, so Sunday's transaction comes as no surprise. He'll be required to miss at least the first four games of the season, but considering the aforementioned recovery timeline, he likely will be out beyond Week 5. During Tyson's absence, Devaughn Vele and rookies Bryce Lance and Barion Brown will have opportunities for targets behind top WR Chris Olave. |
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Daniel Carlson Daniel Carlson Set to work as New Orleans' kicker
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 1:35 PM
Carlson has won the Saints' kicker competition, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Carlson was the last one to enter New Orleans' three-man competition but is also the last man standing. After signing with the Saints on Monday, Carlson has made the 53-man roster Sunday, while Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth have both been cut. Carlson converted only 22 of 27 field-goal attempts (81.5 percent) for the Raiders in the 2025 regular season, but he has a career conversion rate of 86.9 percent. |
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Spencer Rattler Spencer Rattler Expected to remain in New Orleans
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 7:37 PM
The Saints have received interest in Rattler but aren't planning to trade him, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Rattler had an uneven first two NFL campaigns, making 14 starts in 16 regular-season contests and completing 62.7 percent of his pass attempts for 2,903 yards with a 12:10 TD:INT. He began last year as New Orleans' No. 1 QB but gave way to Tyler Shough after the team compiled a 1-7 record across its first eight games. Shough ran away with the job and is entering the upcoming campaign with a strong hold on top signal-caller role, which theoretically could make Rattler expendable. However, it appears the Saints want to keep Rattler as an insurance policy behind Shough, as Rattler would be in a good position to take over at QB if needed given his extensive opportunities over the past two years. Rattler's fantasy value in redraft leagues is almost non-existent given his backup role, and even if Shough were to go down with an injury, Rattler likely wouldn't be a hot pickup in most formats given his inconsistent play in the NFL so far. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Likely beginning season on reserve/PUP list
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 11:59 AM
Tipton (leg) is expected to begin the 2026 regular season on the reserve/PUP list, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Tipton began training camp on the active/PUP list, so the wide receiver is eligible to be placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the season. Once the third-year player recovers from his tibia surgery and spends the required minimum four weeks on the PUP list, he will be eligible to return to the Saints for the remainder of the regular season. |
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Kendre Miller Kendre Miller Gets 10 touches in preseason finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 11:23 PM
Miller rushed nine times for 42 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Miller finished four rushing yards shy of Audric Estime's team lead, while recent trade acquisition Zamir White was the only Saints running back to score a touchdown. At least two of these three running backs are expected to make the 53-man roster behind Travis Etienne while Alvin Kamara (knee) is unavailable. Miller has a chance to be Etienne's primary backup while Kamara is on the shelf, though Miller is far from guaranteed to stay healthy himself considering injuries have limited the 2023 third-round pick to just 21 regular-season appearances through three seasons. |
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Zach Wilson Zach Wilson Plays second half after Rattler starts
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 11:11 PM
Wilson completed nine of 12 passes for 93 yards while rushing once for minus-1 yard in Friday's 27-24 preseason win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Wilson played the second half of Friday's preseason finale after Spencer Rattler played the first half. Rattler started two of the Saints' three preseason games and looks like the favorite to win the backup job behind Tyler Shough. Wilson had 14 more passing yards than Rattler on Friday and neither one threw a touchdown pass, but Rattler scored an eight-yard rushing TD. |
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