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 7/30/2026 9:05 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Saints Thursday, July 30, worth as much as $132 million. The deal will include $90 million in guaranteed money.
Huddle Up: Olave has been talking with the team for a while and was finally able to reach an agreement with the Saints. He has been the main receiver for the Saints over the last few seasons and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues again in 2026.
Posted 7/29/2026 10:52 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave only participated in position drills during practice Wednesday, July 29, because of his contract situation, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
Huddle Up: The two sides have been working on an agreement for a while, but it seems like Olave will not participate in team drills until he receives an extension. He is the main target in the passing game for the Saints and will be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted 7/29/2026 12:48 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson is set to practice with the team on Wednesday, according to a report on Tuesday, July 28. "I think we'll see him play football tomorrow," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Huddle Up: Tyson, the 8th overall player selected in the 2026 NFL draft, caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns at Arizona State last season. As a junior in '24, he grabbed 75 balls for 1,101 yards and 10 scores for a team that made the College Football Playoff. Tyson is likely to be the WR2 in the Saints' offense, but injuries could force him into a larger role in 2026. He is a flex play in deeper leagues, but worth monitoring till a larger role is established otherwise.
Posted 7/29/2026 12:39 am GMT
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave is having 'a lot of discussions' about a new contract, according to a Tuesday, July 28 report. Olave is playing in the last season of his rookie contract in 2026. On the field, Olave (blood clot) is now 'a full go' and 'has no restrictions' as he's been limited this offseason and has been expected to get off blood thinners before camp.
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 wide receiver Jordyn Tyson in the first round and adding 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 7/25/2026 7:17 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave is still talking with the Saints about a possible contract extension, but his practice participation is not expected to be affected by the contract talks, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The two sides have been discussing a deal for a while, so Olave seems happy with how the talks have been going and is not considering holding in during camp. He is the main option in the passing game when healthy and will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/16/2026 2:47 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara agreed to a new deal Thursday, July 16, that includes a $6 million base salary and could be worth $8.5 million in incentives.
Huddle Up: Kamara turns 31 shortly and played just 11 games last season. He rushed for a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and had career lows across the board. They brought in Travis Etienne to run the show in the backfield, but this salary doesn't exactly spell backup for a running back. Kamara will be involved, but it will likely be more in the passing game. Etienne has been oft-injured, too, so Kamara could cash in on his PPR RB3 chips for stretches in the season.
Posted 7/15/2026 10:11 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough is working out with several of his offensive teammates this week in San Diego.
Huddle Up: Shough earned the starting job last season and will look to improve his connection with several of his pass catchers leading up to training camp. He can be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/10/2026 6:10 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough was labeled as an x-factor for the 2026 season by ESPN's Seth Walder.
Huddle Up: Shough is coming off an impressive rookie season, and many are projecting a big jump from him. He got some help from the team when they added some new skill players, but he still shouldn't be ranked highly in fantasy leagues just yet. He is worth a stash in deeper leagues or two-quarterback leagues, but can be avoided otherwise.
Posted 7/02/2026 7:21 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Tyson is likely to be the WR2 in the Saints' offense, but injuries could force him into a larger role in 2026. He is a flex play in deeper leagues, but worth monitoring till a larger role is established otherwise.
Posted 6/24/2026 5:37 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: The two sides have been talking for a while, so fantasy players will need to see if Olave receives a new deal in the next few weeks. He is the top receiving option for the Saints and will see plenty of targets in 2026 if he stays healthy. He will be at least a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/17/2026 6:38 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) was limited during practice Tuesday, June 16, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell .
Huddle Up: Tyson dealt with injuries during his college career, so the team is likely being cautious with him during offseason workouts. He should have an important role right away with the Saints and can be a No. 4 or No. 5 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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 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.
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