New Orleans Saints Depth Chart 2025-26 - CBS Sports

Offensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Quarterback	T. ShoughTyler Shough	S. Rattler Finger: Questionable for start of Training Camp Spencer Rattler Finger: Questionable for start of Training Camp	Z. Wilson Saints' Zach Wilson: Signing with Saints Zach Wilson Saints' Zach Wilson: Signing with Saints
Running Back	T. EtienneTravis Etienne	A. Kamara Knee - MCL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Alvin Kamara Knee - MCL: Questionable for start of Training Camp	T. Chandler Saints' Ty Chandler: Moving to New Orleans Ty Chandler Saints' Ty Chandler: Moving to New Orleans K. Miller Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Kendre Miller Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp D. Neal Hamstring: Questionable for start of Training Camp Devin Neal Hamstring: Questionable for start of Training Camp A. EstimeAudric Estime E. HullEvan Hull
Wide Receiver	C. Olave Illness: Questionable for start of Training Camp Chris Olave Illness: Questionable for start of Training Camp	D. Vele Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp Devaughn Vele Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp	M. Tipton Groin: Questionable for start of Training Camp Mason Tipton Groin: Questionable for start of Training Camp B. Means Lower Leg: Questionable for start of Training Camp Bub Means Lower Leg: Questionable for start of Training Camp K. Austin Jr.Kevin Austin Jr. T. Palmer Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Trey Palmer Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp J. Polk Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp Ja'Lynn Polk Shoulder: Questionable for start of Training Camp R. BellRonnie Bell S. ToureSamori Toure E. CooksElijah Cooks
Tight End	J. JohnsonJuwan Johnson	N. Fant Saints' Noah Fant: Heading to New Orleans Noah Fant Saints' Noah Fant: Heading to New Orleans	Z. Mitchell-Paden Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp Zaire Mitchell-Paden Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp M. MatavaoMoliki Matavao T. WelchTreyton Welch
Left Tackle	K. Banks Jr. Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Kelvin Banks Jr. Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	—	—
Left Guard	D. Edwards Saints' David Edwards: Getting $61 million to join Saints David Edwards Saints' David Edwards: Getting $61 million to join Saints	D. Radunz Saints' Dillon Radunz: Returning to NOLA on two-year deal Dillon Radunz Saints' Dillon Radunz: Returning to NOLA on two-year deal	N. Saldiveri Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp Nick Saldiveri Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp
Center	E. McCoy Biceps: Questionable for start of Training Camp Erik McCoy Biceps: Questionable for start of Training Camp	—	—
Right Guard	C. RuizCesar Ruiz	W. ShermanWilliam Sherman	T. Simpkins IIITorricelli Simpkins III X. TrussXavier Truss E. KiltyEaston Kilty
Right Tackle	T. FuagaTaliese Fuaga	A. RichardsAsim Richards	B. WesleyBarry Wesley

Defensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Left Defensive End	V. Broughton Hip: Questionable for start of Training Camp Vernon Broughton Hip: Questionable for start of Training Camp	N. Shepherd Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Nathan Shepherd Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	C. IzzardCoziah Izzard
Nose Tackle	D. GodchauxDavon Godchaux	K. BoydKhristian Boyd	—
Right Defensive End	B. Bresee Saints' Bryan Bresee: Contract option picked up Bryan Bresee Saints' Bryan Bresee: Contract option picked up	J. RidgewayJohn Ridgeway	—
Left Inside Linebacker	K. Elliss Saints' Kaden Elliss: Back to NOLA Kaden Elliss Saints' Kaden Elliss: Back to NOLA	I. StalbirdIsaiah Stalbird	—
Right Inside Linebacker	P. WernerPete Werner	D. StutsmanDanny Stutsman	J. FordJaylan Ford
Strongside Linebacker	C. YoungChase Young	F. DiggsFadil Diggs	M. ColeMyles Cole
Weakside Linebacker	C. GrandersonCarl Granderson	C. Rumph II Saints' Chris Rumph: Re-signs with New Orleans Chris Rumph II Saints' Chris Rumph: Re-signs with New Orleans	—
Right Cornerback	Q. RileyQuincy Riley	I. YiadomIsaac Yiadom	R. WrightRejzohn Wright J. PriceJayden Price
Left Cornerback	K. McKinstryKool-Aid McKinstry	D. BeanumDalys Beanum	—
Slot Cornerback	J. HowdenJordan Howden	B. Bishop Jr. Saints' Beanie Bishop: Suspended three games Suspension: Suspended for three games Beanie Bishop Jr. Saints' Beanie Bishop: Suspended three games Suspension: Suspended for three games	—
Strong Safety	J. ReidJustin Reid	—	—
Free Safety	J. Blackmon Shoulder - Labrum: Questionable for start of Training Camp Julian Blackmon Shoulder - Labrum: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. SankerJonas Sanker	T. Burgess Saints' Terrell Burgess: Staying in New Orleans Terrell Burgess Saints' Terrell Burgess: Staying in New Orleans E. DavisonElliott Davison

Special Teams Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Punter	R. WrightRyan Wright	—	—
Kicker	. SmythCharlie Smyth	—	—
Long Snapper	Z. WoodZach Wood	—	—
Holder	R. WrightRyan Wright	—	—
Punt Returner	T. Palmer Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Trey Palmer Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	—	—
Kick Returner	K. Miller Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Kendre Miller Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp	M. Tipton Groin: Questionable for start of Training Camp Mason Tipton Groin: Questionable for start of Training Camp	D. Neal Hamstring: Questionable for start of Training Camp Devin Neal Hamstring: Questionable for start of Training Camp E. HullEvan Hull T. Chandler Saints' Ty Chandler: Moving to New Orleans Ty Chandler Saints' Ty Chandler: Moving to New Orleans