New Orleans placed Saldiveri (knee) on its reserve/physically unable to perform list Tuesday. Saldiveri is apparently still working his way back onto the field from the knee injury he suffered back in December of 2024. As it stands, he'll now have to miss at least the first four weeks of the 2026 campaign.
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passing yards
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG C. Olave,WR16010.0%00.001000.0T. Hill,TE132633.3%574.41000109.0T. Shough,QB1122132767.6%2,384216.71063119591.3S. Rattler,QB917425767.7%1,586176.2851810486.5Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD E. Hull,RB619482.588.00022C. Olave,WR161-3-3.03-0.20030A. Estime,RB7461984.33228.310412T. Hill,TE13521142.2298.8132116D. Neal,RB10572063.62120.620611K. Miller,RB7471934.11827.61049M. Tipton,WR144184.5121.30152T. Shough,QB11451864.13416.933511A. Kamara,RB111314713.61842.8122721S. Rattler,QB9311675.41518.604317R. Shaheed,WR9252.550.60100Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD J. Johnson,TE17771028891235252.3362.041S. Toure,WR11333033.00.00J. Stoll,TE156114681133.117.02M. Matavao,TE622105061.75.00D. Pettis,WR89111271403215.986.04E. Hull,RB61166061.010.00C. Olave,WR161001561,1631296272.7289.053D. Vele,WR1325392931221722.534.019K. Austin Jr.,WR813231401113617.556.07A. Estime,RB71213103901914.7108.03T. Hill,TE1311169180177.086.02D. Neal,RB101719104601810.4138.04K. Miller,RB7553060114.335.01M. Tipton,WR1411177670125.437.04F. Moreau,TE117105980165.444.02B. Cooks,WR101925165902116.537.010R. Bell,WR224231211611.51.01A. Kamara,RB113339186602616.9202.07S. Rattler,QB91200000.00.00R. Shaheed,WR944664991128755.4144.02221114140147.05.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD J. Stoll, TE15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Werner, LB17 50 31 81 2 1 4 5 0 0 0 3 0 D. Stutsman, LB17 17 23 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Olave, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Grupe, K11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Vele, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Stalbird, LB17 5 6 11 2 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 V. Jones Jr., WR5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Ford, LB17 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Estime, RB7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Kroeger, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Hill, TE13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Riley, CB17 28 6 34 0 0 0 10 1 0 1 0 0 R. Wright, CB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Shepherd, DT16 23 24 47 3 28 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 D. Neal, RB10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Boyd, DT4 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Jordan, DE17 32 15 47 10.5 64.5 15 2 0 0 2 1 0 I. Yiadom, CB14 11 5 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 F. Diggs, DE5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Godchaux, DT17 14 29 43 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 M. Davis, CB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Radunz, OL15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V. Broughton, DT1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Sanker, SAF17 46 32 78 0 0 3 6 2 0 0 1 0 U. Amadi, SAF7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Wood, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Shough, QB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Bresee, DT15 15 22 37 2.5 13 5 3 0 0 1 0 0 C. Young, DE12 22 16 38 10 86 11 4 0 0 2 3 0 T. Burgess, SAF16 6 9 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 R. Bell, WR2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Reid, SAF15 37 35 72 0.5 5.5 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 J. Blackmon, SAF1 4 3 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Bullard, DE15 12 14 26 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 E. Leota, OLB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, DL15 7 10 17 3 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Kamara, RB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Granderson, DE17 35 22 57 6 25 11 4 1 0 0 0 0 K. McKinstry, CB17 59 17 76 0 0 3 17 3 0 0 0 0 C. Rumph II, DE17 19 16 35 2 12 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 S. Rattler, QB9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Shaheed, WR9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Howden, DB16 15 10 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 D. Davis, LB17 64 79 143 0.5 4 6 3 0 0 2 1 0 J. Ridgeway III, DT4 3 8 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Fuaga, OT13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Taylor, CB17 59 24 83 2 23 7 11 2 0 0 0 0
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New Orleans placed Saldiveri (knee) on its reserve/physically unable to perform list Tuesday. Saldiveri is apparently still working his way back onto the field from the knee injury he suffered back in December of 2024. As it stands, he'll now have to miss at least the first four weeks of the 2026 campaign.
Tyson did not participate in Saturday's rookie minicamp practice due to a "minor injury," Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Saints head coach Kellen Moore clarified that Tyson is dealing with a soft-tissue injury and that his absence Saturday was planned, per Underhill. Tyson participated in Friday's session, and there's no indication that it will impact his ability to participate in future offseason programs. The Arizona State product was the eighth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, and his addition gives the Saints a lethal one-two punch at wide receiver with Tyson working alongside Chris Olave.
Kamara (knee) indicated Monday that he's excited to team up with free agent addition Travis Etienne, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Since the Saints inked Etienne to a four-year, $52 million contract in March, there's been speculation about Kamara's future with the team that drafted him back in 2017. For his part, the veteran running back -- who is bouncing back from a knee injury that cost him the last six games of the 2025 regular season -- is amenable to pairing with Etienne in New Orleans' backfield in 2026. "I watched (Etienne) in Jacksonville the last couple years and (he's) explosive," Kamara notes. "He hit home runs. He did it in college. Strong dude, seems smart...I'm excited to see what we can do together." For now, Kamara, who is under contract with the Saints for the coming campaign, remains in the mix to work with Etienne, but it's still possible the team will elect to move on from the 30-year-old at some point in the coming weeks/months. Also in the RB mix behind the current top duo are Kendre Miller, Devin Neal, Ty Chandler and Audric Estime.
The Saints signed Emerson on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Emerson worked out with the team earlier in the day and seemingly impressed enough to earn a contract. The 25-year-old has spent the entirety of his three-year career with Cleveland, totaling 202 tackles (158 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four interceptions across 50 games. With the Saints lacking proven talent at cornerback, Emerson could have a chance to start alongside Kool-Aid McKinstry during the 2026 campaign.
The Saints declined Wilson's fifth-year option Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. As the seventh overall pick in 2023 Draft and a defensive end, Wilson's fifth-year option would have come in at $14.475 million. The pass rusher's career has been disappointing thus far in relation to the draft capital invested in him, so it makes sense that the Saints' trade acquisition is more of a one-year flyer on a once-promising and athletic player and not a commitment to pursue his future. If Wilson can revive his career in 2026 with a better season, the team may look to keep his services in New Orleans long term.
Vele (shoulder) faces increased competition for playing time and targets after the Saints used three picks on wide receivers in last weekend's 2026 NFL Draft, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. New Orleans used the No. 8 overall pick on Jordyn Tyson, who figures to start alongside Chris Olave from day one, and later on the Saints took Bryce Lance in the fourth round and Barion Brown in the sixth. Acquired from the Broncos during the preseason last summer, Vele appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Saints, making seven starts, and produced a 25-293-2 receiving line on 39 targets. Following the trade of Rashid Shaheed to Seattle, Vele became a starter but was injured in Week 15 and missed the final three contests. Capable of playing the slot or outside and on special teams, Vele should have a role in 2026, but the target competition is much stiffer.
Jennings is expected to sign with the Saints on Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Jennings spent the last five seasons with the Patriots, accumulating 132 tackles and 7.5 sacks. The 2020 third-round pick was let by New England on March 11. Jennings is heading into his age-29 season, and he should provide veteran depth behind Carl Granderson and Chase Young.
The Raiders have traded Wilson and the No. 219 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Saints in exchange for pick No. 150, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports. Wilson is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded 35 tackles and 4.0 sacks in 17 games. In his new locale, the seventh overall selection in the 2023 Draft will get a fresh start while giving the Saints -- who were in need of pass-rushing help -- an edge player with some untapped potential.