New Orleans Saints
NFC South | 6-11-0
Avg PTS
18
Rank: 28th
Avg Yds
331.18
Rank: 21st
Avg PYds
236.88
Rank: 10th
Avg RYds
94.29
Rank: 27th
Posted 6/16/2026 10:48 pm GMT
New 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.
Huddle Up: Olave turned in his best season as a pro, finishing as the WR5 in fantasy last season with 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. The Saints' offense looks set with Tyler Shough at quarterback, plus New Orleans drafting WR Jordyn Tyson in the first round and adding WR Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Olave is still front and center as the top pass-catcher in the Saints' offense, so he'll be an easy pick as a WR1 for any fantasy squad in 2026.
Posted 6/15/2026 10:28 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara reported for the start of the mandatory minicamp Monday, June 15.
Huddle Up: Kamara skipped most of the voluntary workouts but is ready to practice this week. His future with the team is still uncertain, but he will share playing time with Travis Etienne if he stays. He could be a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in fantasy leagues depending on his role.
Posted 6/11/2026 12:01 am GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Although the Saints are taking it easy with Olave, he has been participating in individual drills and reportedly gained muscle over the offseason. Expect Olave to be a full go for the start of the season, and he can be considered a strong WR2 with WR1 upside.
Posted 6/10/2026 5:06 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Kamara did take part in a voluntary workout last week and should be on the field during the minicamp. His status with the team is still uncertain at this point, so fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation over the next several weeks. He will share playing time with Travis Etienne if he stays with the team but may only be a No. 3 or No. 4 fantasy back.
Posted 6/03/2026 6:31 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is only participating in individual drills during the voluntary workouts Wednesday, June 3.
Huddle Up: Kamara will likely be the No. 2 running back if he stays with the Saints but could still see a decent amount of touches during games. He has a chance to be a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in leagues depending on his role.
Posted 6/01/2026 12:18 am GMT
New 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.
Huddle Up: Even if Kamara does end up back with the Saints, he is going to be behind Travis Etienne in the pecking order. Kamara could still have value as a third-down back, but he is likely a flex option or RB3 regardless of where he plays.
Posted 5/30/2026 1:52 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave gained 10 pounds of muscle ahead of OTAs.
Huddle Up: Olave is coming off the best year of his career, and with Tyler Shough showing promise at the quarterback position, he could be in for a bigger 2026 campaign. Olave will have WR1 upside.
Posted 5/28/2026 9:54 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Tyson dealt with hamstring injuries during his college career, so the team is easing him into practice this offseason. He will likely be one of the starting receivers for the Saints this upcoming season if healthy and can be at least a No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/28/2026 6:36 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara was not present at OTAs on Thursday, May 28.
Huddle Up: Kamara has been the center of trade rumors for months now, and the team signing Travis Etienne has only exacerbated that. Kamara's fantasy value is hard to gauge with the Saints, but as of now, he is a flex option.
Posted 5/24/2026 10:01 pm GMT
New 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.
Huddle Up: Lance ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but the presence of fellow draftees Jordyn Tyson and Barion Brown, in addition to holdovers Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means and Ja'Lynn Polk make it challenging for Lance to have an immediate role. For now, he is simply a player to monitor, so don't bother with him in fantasy football.
Posted 5/24/2026 9:07 pm GMT
New 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."
Huddle Up: Moore suggested Delp could see more of a special-teams type role initially, as the tight ends group is rather deep. For Delp, he might be worth a look in deeper long-term keeper leagues, but in redraft formats he is more of a player to monitor than one to waste a roster spot upon.
Posted 5/24/2026 9:00 pm GMT
New 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.
Huddle Up: Tyson doesn't have to step up and be a WR1, as the team still has Chris Olave in that role. And, Juwan Johnson is a capable and dependable tight end, especially in the red zone. If he can stay healthy, and he jells nicely with Tyler Shough, he might be worth a look as a later round pick as a potential WR4 or flex fantasy option to start.
Posted 5/23/2026 12:28 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson took snaps at all three receiver positions during rookie minicamp.
Huddle Up: Tyson enters the NFL with some health concerns, but he has plenty of talent and should immediately challenge for the No. 2 receiver job. Tyson can be a flex option with upside in redraft leagues, and he should be one of the first players selected in rookie drafts.
Posted 5/22/2026 12:48 am GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Miller is working his way back from a torn ACL, and he has yet to flash much upside through his first three seasons. If he does end up as the primary backup to Travis Etienne, he is worth stashing, but it sounds more changes could be coming to the Saints' backfield.
Posted 5/19/2026 12:25 am GMT
New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis is non-committal about Saints RB Alvin Kamara and his fit on the roster in 2026, according to a source on Monday, May 18.
Huddle Up: Kamara took a big step back in 2025, playing the fewest games of his career with career lows in every meaningful rushing and receiving statistic. While Kamara has made it known that he wants to stay in New Orleans for the duration of his career, the Saints can create $8.5 million in cap space with a post-June 1 cut. His age (30), plus declining skillset and production, make him a dubious fantasy asset, whether he plays in New Orleans or elsewhere in 2026. With Travis Etienne Jr. now in tow for the Saints, it makes the fantasy value of Kamara in New Orleans even more bleak.
Posted 5/10/2026 8:27 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson practice fully on Friday, May 8, but the team held him out Saturday, May 9. It was reportedly a planned day off, and not some type of new injury. He dealt with hamstring injuries since the 2025 season, and it's why he did not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Huddle Up: The Saints will likely treat their new rookie wideout with kid gloves, trying to preserve him for when practice reps and games actually start to be meaningful. Tyson will be behind Chris Olave for targets from Tyler Shough, but he should be ahead of Devaughn Vele and Mason Tipton, among others, for the WR2 job. For fantasy purposes, Tyson is likely going to be a flex option to start, with a ton of upside. He is especially attractive in long-term keeper formats, especially if Shough continues to develop, too.
Posted 5/09/2026 6:07 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, May 9, but head coach Kellen Moore said the team planned to hold Tyson out.
Huddle Up: Tyson was dealing with injuries during the draft process, so the Saints will likely be cautious with him during offseason workouts. He is in line for a solid role in the Saints passing game and can be at least a No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues if he can stay healthy.
Posted 5/08/2026 6:18 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore told the media on Friday, May 8, that WR Barion Brown "is a receiver as well not just a returner."
Huddle Up: Brown could have a chance to expand his role in the Saints' offense as their explosive play option. He shouldn't be drafted in redraft, but he is an interesting player to keep tabs on in dynasty or to take a late-round flier on and stash.
Posted 5/05/2026 3:14 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara said he's excited to see what he and RB Travis Etienne can do together.
Huddle Up: Kamara, 31 in July, averaged a career-low 3.6 yards per carry last season. The team was bad, and he's aging, but a diminished role could be a good thing for him. He hasn't played 16 games since his rookie season and still possesses PPR upside. You'll probably want to handcuff him to Etienne, but Kamara will be a good RB3 in PPR formats.
Posted 4/24/2026 12:50 am GMT
Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the No. 8 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Tyson should have every opportunity to become an immediate starter across from Chris Olave, and he gives quarterback Tyler Shough another weapon to work with. Tyson looks like a lock to be a top-five pick in rookie drafts, and while he has some injury concerns, he should be a high-upside WR4 in his first season.
Posted 4/22/2026 6:09 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's status on the roster may be impacted by what the team does at the position during the 2026 NFL Draft, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
Huddle Up: The Saints added Travis Etienne this offseason, so Kamara will likely receive a smaller role in the offense if he remains with the Saints. He should have interest from teams if he becomes available but may not be a starter for a team at this point. He can be rostered in leagues next season but may not be a starting option most weeks.
Posted 4/11/2026 12:19 am GMT
Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson has "been connected" to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.
Huddle Up: Despite using draft capital at the receiver position in recent years, the Ravens are still searching for a reliable No. 2 option to pair with Zay Flowers. Tyson battled injuries last season, but he put up big numbers when he was on the field throughout his collegiate career. Regardless of where he is selected, Tyson will likely warrant a first-round pick in rookie drafts.
Posted 4/09/2026 1:10 am GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara and RB Travis Etienne will both be put in "plenty of situations" to succeed in 2026, according to head coach Kellen Moore. "Obviously we feel fortunate that we were able to acquire Travis in free agency, but there's still a lot of work to be had out there," Moore said.
Huddle Up: Etienne will presumably take over as the lead back for the Saints, and he should at least deliver solid RB2 production with the potential for more. Kamara battled injuries and saw his production decline last season, but he could still have a role on passing downs. Best-case scenario, Kamara remains a viable flex option in PPR formats.
Posted 3/30/2026 2:51 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is expected to be back as the team plans on him being on the team in 2026. Head coach Kellen Moore said he thinks Kamara and RB Travis Etienne will fit well together.
Huddle Up: Kamara turns 31 in July, and Etienne should see a lot of the work in the backfield. Kamara will still be an RB3 asset in PPR leagues as he should be in on passing downs often, but his days as an RB1 or RB2 are likely behind him. He rushed for 471 yards and had 33 catches in 11 games last season.
Posted 3/11/2026 9:40 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Travis Etienne (Jaguars) officially agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, March 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Etienne will take over as the starter right away even with Alvin Kamara on the roster and should see plenty of touches each game. He will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues next season.
Posted 3/10/2026 1:10 am GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's future in New Orleans could be in question with the signing of RB Travis Etienne by the team, which is raising questions around the league about Kamara possibly being cut loose, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN on Monday, March 9.
Huddle Up: Kamara took a big step back in 2025, playing the fewest games of his career with career lows in every meaningful rushing and receiving statistic. While Kamara has made it known that he wants to stay in New Orleans for the duration of his career, the Saints can create $8.5 million in cap space with a post-June 1 cut. His age (30), plus declining skillset and production, make him a dubious fantasy asset, whether he plays in New Orleans or elsewhere in 2026. With Etienne now in tow for the Saints, it makes the fantasy value of Kamara in New Orleans even more bleak.
Posted 3/09/2026 6:11 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Travis Etienne (Jaguars) agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints Monday, March 9, worth $52 million, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Etienne will likely become the main running back for the Saints even though Alvin Kamara is on the roster. Etienne should see plenty of touches in both the running and passing game next season and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/06/2026 9:58 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara has agreed to restructure his contract and will be saving the team $8 million in salary cap space, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Huddle Up: It appears like Kamara will remain with the team for next season, but he may have to share playing time with Devin Neal. Fantasy players can monitor the situation because Kamara can still be a possible No. 3 running back in some leagues.
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