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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara No practice yet
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 3:57 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Kamara has yet to practice since he sustained a sprained MCL in Week 12, but the fact that coach Kellen Moore already has ruled out fellow RB Devin Neal (hamstring) for Week 16 action, per Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, would seem to indicate Kamara may be on the brink of a return to action. In order to do so, though, Kamara likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday. Evan Hull and Audric Estime are the only healthy backfield options on the Saints' active roster at the moment. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Ruled out to face Jets
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 3:26 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Vele (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against New York, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Vele is considered week-to-week due to a left arm injury sustained during New Orleans' win over the Panthers in Week 15, which makes his status uncertain for the Saints' remaining three regular-season games. The second-year wideout had shown improved chemistry with rookie quarterback as of late, having averaged 59.8 receiving yards across his last four appearances and drawing at least five targets in each of those contests. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Won't play Week 16
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 3:23 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Neal (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Neal will miss at least one game due to the hamstring injury that forced him out of New Orleans's win over the Panthers in Week 15, in which he drew a third straight start in place of Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle). With Neal now ruled out and Kamara still not practicing, Evan Hull and Audric Estime now become candidates to lead the Saints' backfield heading into a crucial Week 16 fantasy slate. Hull and Estime split time versus Carolina after Neal departed with injury. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Considered week-to-week
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 1:05 PM
Vele (shoulder) is believed to have avoided a major injury but is considered week-to-week, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: The timing of the injury could make it tricky for Vele to return this season, Underhill added. Vele was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers after he secured five of six targets for 69 yards prior to his departure. If Vele is unable to play this upcoming Sunday against the Jets, Mason Tipton, Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis would appear to be next in line for snaps behind No. 1 wideout Chris Olave. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Totals one yard Week 15
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 11:05 PM
Tipton hauled in one of two targets for five yards and rushed once for a four-yard loss during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Tipton started his fourth game in a row and played the second-most offensive snaps (55) among the Saints' wide receivers behind WR1 Chris Olave (58). Devaughn Vele, who's become the No. 2 wideout over the last five games, played 38 offensive snaps before exiting with a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter. Vele was also seen wearing a sling after the game, likely putting his availability for Week 16 up in the air. If he misses time, then Tipton should be the next man up in the pass-catcher hierarchy behind Olave and tight end Juwan Johnson. The Saints will next play versus the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 21. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Logs zero targets in win
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 10:55 PM
Moreau totaled zero targets during Sunday's 20-17 win versus the Panthers.
Analysis: Moreau did not attract a target for the fourth time in 10 appearances this season. The 28-year-old played 43 percent of offensive snaps behind TE1 Juwan Johnson, as the former has played over 45 percent of offensive snaps just once this year. Moreau is on pace to finish with single-digit receptions for the first time since 2020, and he won't have any fantasy value unless Johnson misses time over the final three regular-season games. New Orleans will next play versus the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 21. |
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Taysom Hill Taysom Hill Records two yards Week 15
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 10:49 PM
Hill rushed twice for two yards and tallied zero targets during Sunday's 20-17 win against the Panthers.
Analysis: Hill logged exactly two touches for the third week in a row, and he's averaging 4.1 targets per game over 10 appearances this season. The 35-year-old has played sparingly in the Saints' up-and-down offense, and he's totaled just 95 yards this year. Hill's minimal usage won't make him a player worth attention from fantasy owners over the final three games of the regular season. New Orleans will next play versus the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 21. |
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Kevin Austin Kevin Austin Back to practice squad
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 8:12 PM
Austin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Austin played a season-high 38 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Panthers, catching three of five targets for 33 yards. With Devaughn Vele going down with a shoulder injury against Carolina, Austin could be in line for an elevated Week 16 role against the Jets. |
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Evan Hull Evan Hull Four touches as fellow RB gets hurt
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:07 PM
Hull rushed four times for 12 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Hull and Audric Estime were the only options remaining at running back after Devin Neal (hamstring) exited in the second quarter. Estime finished with 50 scrimmage yards on three carries and three targets. Hull and Estime would likely share backfield work in Week 16 against the Jets if the Saints don't get Neal or Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) back. |
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Audric Estime Audric Estime Splits with Hull after Neal injury
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:06 PM
Estime rushed three times for 11 yards and caught all three of his targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Estime and Evan Hull (four carries for 12 yards, no targets) took on larger roles after Devin Neal (hamstring) exited in the second quarter. If neither Neal nor Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) return in Week 16 against the Jets, Estime and Hull would be in line for expanded roles. Estime had only three carries all season coming into Sunday's win. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Another four-catch outing
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:48 PM
Johnson caught all four of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Johnson has made at least four catches in five consecutive games, though his 30 receiving yards Sunday marked Johnson's lowest total since Week 6. He ranks second on the team in catches and receiving yards behind Chris Olave. Johnson is likely to maintain his steady pass-catching role in Week 16 against the Jets. |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Throws for 272 yards, TD in win
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:45 PM
Shough completed 24 of 32 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers. He also rushed eight times for 32 yards.
Analysis: Shough's only touchdown of the game was a clutch one, as he connected with Chris Olave for the game-tying score with 2:29 remaining. The rookie quarterback then guided the Saints into position for Charlie Smyth's game-winning 47-yard field goal, which Shough helped set up by drawing a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on a scramble during the Saints' penultimate offensive play. Spencer Rattler came in for the next play while Shough was evaluated on the sideline, but Shough was available to speak to the media after the game, suggesting Shough should be fine to take on the Jets in Week 16. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Game-tying TD among six catches
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:22 PM
Olave caught six of nine targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Olave recorded a 12-yard touchdown reception with 2:29 remaining in the fourth quarter. The ensuing PAT tied the game, and Saints kicker Charlie Smyth tacked on the game-winning 47-yard field goal with two seconds left. Working as New Orleans' clear No. 1 wide receiver, Olave has reached 50 receiving yards or scored a touchdown in all but one game this season. He'll likely maintain a prominent role in Week 16 against the subpar Jets secondary. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Arm in sling after Week 15 win
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:55 PM
Vele (shoulder) had his left arm in a sling after Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Vele exited due to a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter after catching five of six targets for 69 yards. The wide receiver needed a sling after the game, suggesting he's fighting an uphill battle to be ready to face the Jets in Week 16, but more clarity on Vele's status should surface when the Saints resume practicing Wednesday. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Injures shoulder in Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 5:46 PM
Vele sustained a shoulder injury during Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Analysis: Prior to his exit early in the fourth quarter, Vele had recorded five catches (on six targets) for 69 yards. In Vele's absence, the Saints are left with Mason Tipton, Dante Pettis and Kevin Austin at wide receiver behind top option Chris Olave. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Ruled out Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 4:58 PM
Neal (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: The Saints already have been without top RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) for what is now three straight contests, and Neal, his fill-in during that span, has been ruled out for the rest of Week 15. Neal thus will finish Sunday with seven carries for 28 yards and one touchdown and one catch (on one target) for four yards. Evan Hull and Audric Estime will be New Orleans' backfield options in the absences of Kamara and Neal. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Hurts hamstring Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 4:40 PM
Neal sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's contest versus the Panthers.
Analysis: After scoring a four-yard TD run in the second quarter, Neal was seen going to the locker room before the Saints announced that he was questionable to return. He's been helming the Saints backfield during Alvin Kamara's (knee/ankle) ongoing three-game absence, and if Neal isn't able to retake the field Sunday, Evan Hull and Audric Estime will be the RBs available to the offense. |
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Kevin Austin Kevin Austin Joins active roster Week 15
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 4:38 PM
The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Austin has bounced back and forth between the Saints' practice squad and active roster this season, and this will be his second straight practice-squad elevation. The 25-year-old tallied two offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps during last week's win over Tampa Bay, and it's unlikely he'll see much action while once again operating as the fifth wideout behind Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton and Dante Pettis. Austin has logged just one target across four appearances this season. He is eligible to be elevated from New Orleans' practice squad to the active roster one more time for the remainder of this season. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Positioned as lead RB again
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 1:41 PM
Neal (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers while Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) has been ruled out, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Neal will lead New Orleans' backfield in Kamara's stead for a third consecutive game. He practiced in full Friday after having kicked off Week 15 with back-to-back limited sessions. In his last two appearances combined, Neal racked up 153 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 37 touches. He'll work to make the most of his opportunities again during Sunday's home divisional matchup. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Ruled out for third straight game
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 1:13 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Analysis: Devin Neal topped a 70 percent snap share in both of the past two weeks while filling in for Kamara. The rookie should get a similar workload this Sunday, with Audric Estime and Evan Hull in reserve. |
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