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Saints | Jesper Horsted contract particulars Tue Jun 18, 05:02 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Jesper Horsted signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the New Orleans Saints on Friday, June 14.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints CB Faion Hicks was released on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OT Taliese Fuaga worked as the starting left tackle in minicamp, and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak indicated that Fuaga has stood out in the early stages of the offseason.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler worked with the second-team offense during portions of minicamp, and head coach Dennis Allen expects Rattler and QB Jake Haener to battle for the backup job throughout training camp.
Link to storyFree-agent TE Jesper Horsted (Raiders) signed an undisclosed contract with the New Orleans Saints on Friday, June 14. WR Kyle Sheets was waived to make room for him on the roster.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DE Chase Young (neck) received a positive medical report after having his surgically repaired neck examined this week, according to a source. He is scheduled to undergo more tests in six weeks but expects to participate in training camp.
Footballguys view: Young was still productive playing through the neck injury last year, and we haven't seen him playing healthy for a long stretch since his second season. The Saints could hit a free agency home run if Young can return to that form. IDP league players should consider buying low on Young. |
New Orleans Saints OG Nick Saldiveri (groin) suffered a minor groin injury while doing individual drills at minicamp, head coach Dennis Allen said Thursday, June 13.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Taysom Hill reportedly agreed to a restructured contract that converted his base salary to a signing bonus and lowered his salary cap number from $15.7 million to $6.8 million.
Footballguys view: Hill has a larger cap number next year (around $18 million) but the Saints will figure that out later. For now, Hill remains the Swiss Army knife he's always been. Fantasy GMs can use him as a gadget player where league software may consider him a TE or a QB. |
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara skipped the team's final mandatory minicamp practice on Thursday, June 13, due to what is believed to be contract-related reasons, according to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com.
Footballguys view: Kamara is likely looking for more guaranteed money. There's only $1 million remaining in guarantees on his contract, but Kamara is scheduled to make around $18 million this season. The Saints could potentially lower his cap number for this year and give the centerpiece of their offense more security. Stay tuned to see if this lasts into training camp. |
Updating an earlier report, New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (foot) will undergo surgery on his foot next week that will sideline him a while. The belief is he'll be ready for the season.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (leg) suffered a lower-leg injury Wednesday, June 12, and is expected to miss a good chunk of time. He's not expected to miss regular-season time, though.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) still has not made much progress in his recovery and there is no timetable for his return, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
Footballguys view: It's time to ask whether Ramczyk is going to play again, to be brutally honest. The Saints understand this, taking tackle Taliese Fuaga in the first round this year. If 2022 first rounder Trevor Penning can generate some positive momentum, the offensive line might be ok. Michael Thomas called out the Saints medical staff for their ineffective rehab plans earlier in the offseason. |
Free-agent TE Sal Cannella will try out for the New Orleans Saints Thursday, June 13. Cannella led the UFL with six receiving touchdowns as a member of the Arlington Renegades.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Russell Gage Jr. (Buccaneers), DT Camron Peterson (Ravens), undrafted free-agent OT Cameron Wire (Tulane), LB Jordan Smith (Chiefs) and S Roderic Teamer (Raiders) tried out for the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, June 11.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DE Chase Young (neck) is not expected to participate during the mandatory minicamp because he is still recovering from neck surgery.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is expected to participate in the mandatory minicamp this upcoming week, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Kamara did not report for the voluntary workouts this offseason.
Footballguys view: While Kamara hasn't participated in OTAs, ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell reports teammates and coaches have said he was around the facility over the offseason. The veteran running back finished 2023 with a disappointing 1,100 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns after missing the first three weeks to suspension. Is there potential for a rebound here? If incoming offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak uses Kamara, currently RB14 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings, the way he used Christian McCaffrey in his previous job in San Francisco, we could see a return to past form. |
New Orleans Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (foot) may be able to participate in some individual drills during the mandatory minicamp next week, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (shoulder) is dealing with an unspecified shoulder injury suffered in the weight room a few weeks ago, head coach Dennis Allen said on Wednesday, June 5.
Footballguys view: This sounds like a nothing burger, but put a pin in it just in case this shoulder problem bothers Olave during training camp and the preseason. Olave has been able to practice fully but is wearing a red non-contact jersey. |
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara has averaged 4.0 yards per rush or less in each of the last three seasons, and he has just one run of 30-plus yards in that span.
Footballguys view: It happens to everyone as Father Time is undefeated. We'll see what Kamara looks like in training camp this year, but Fantasy GMs are preparing as if he'll post RB2 numbers. In PPR formats, we're still targeting Kamara to do his thing as the Saints' lead back. |
New Orleans Saints second-round draft choice CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (Alabama) signed a four-year contract on Friday, May 31. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill's unique skill set has been on full display during organized team activities, according to Matthew Paras of NOLA.com. For example, Hill took part in individual drills with the running backs last week and is working with the tight ends this week.'It's been a lot of fun. It's weird to say after seven years of doing what I've been doing that I'm being asked to do things I've never done before. That is exciting to me and it's challenging, and I love to be challenged like that. I'm grateful for those guys creating unique and fun opportunities for me,' Hill said.
Footballguys view: Hill is kind of already that Swiss Army Knife. Fantasy GMs in superflex leagues can take advantage of Hill's status based on what your league software categorizes him as (most have him as a tight end). |
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) likely will not be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season but has a chance to play at some point during the season, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during the offseason and will miss the entire 2024 season, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OT Taliese Fuaga worked out at left tackle during the team's rookie minicamp and will continue working at the position for now, according to head coach Dennis Allen. However, he could shift back to right tackle, his primary position in college, if OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) is unable to suit up or forced to retire.
Link to storyThe New Orleans Saints are going to play the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.
Footballguys view: Derek Carr gets a chance to showcase his ability to his old team near the end of the regular season. Neither team will likely be pushing for a deep postseason run, so a little extra for this game could come from Carr trying to get revenge on his old team. As a matchup in Week 17 (fantasy championship week), Fantasy GMs should take note. |
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent OG Lucas Patrick (Bears) on Monday, May 13.
Link to storyFree-agent DE Kendal Vickers (Cardinals) signed with the New Orleans Saints Monday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DT John Penisini was waived Monday, May 13.
Link to storyFree-agent OG Lucas Patrick (Bears) is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, May 13, according to his agents.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (cramps) exited practice early due to cramps Saturday, May 11.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, New Orleans Saints OT Taliese Fuaga's four-year rookie contract is worth $17.348 million and includes a fifth-year option.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Jakeem Grant (Browns) is participating in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints fifth-round draft choice QB Spencer Rattler, fifth-round draft choice WR Bub Means, fifth-round draft choice LB Jaylan Ford, sixth-round draft choice DT Khristian Boyd and seventh-round draft choice OT Josiah Ezirim signed four-year contracts with the Saints Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent QB Jalon Jones (Charlotte) will participate in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and will be working as a wide receiver during the practices, according to a source.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints fifth-round draft choice QB Spencer Rattler and fifth-round draft choice WR Bub Means are close to signing their four-year contracts with the Saints, according to sources.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints first-round draft choice OT Taliese Fuaga signed a four-year contract with the Saints Thursday, May 9. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but the financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints QB Kellen Mond and OG Tommy Kraemer were waived Wednesday, May 8.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints CB Marshon Lattimore is not a candidate to be traded at this time even though the team drafted CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent TE Dallin Holker (Colorado State) received $235,000 guaranteed to sign with the New Orleans Saints, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell.
Footballguys view: Holker has a nose for the end zone, and he can find the soft spot in a zone. He didn't test well in the pre-draft process, but he might have better pad speed than he does timed speed. In super crazy deep dynasty formats, we'll keep an eye on his progress. |
The New Orleans Saints signed undrafted free-agent WR Jermaine Jackson (Idaho) to a contract that included a $10,000 signing bonus and $160,000 guaranteed.
Link to storyFree-agent DB Will Harris (Lions) agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on a one-year deal on Wednesday, May 1, per source. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent OG Shane Lemieux (Giants) and OT Justin Herron (Raiders) agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints Monday, April 29, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints OG James Hurst was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, April 29.
Link to storyFree-agent OG Shane Lemieux (Giants) recently worked out for the New Orleans Saints.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Jacob Kibodi (Louisiana-Lafayette) agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, April 28, according to a source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Kyle Sheets (Slippery Rock) agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, April 28, according to a source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Mason Tipton (Yale) agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, April 27, per source.
Link to storySouth Carolina QB Spencer Rattler was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 150th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Footballguys view: Rattler was getting hyped up before the draft, and some were saying he could go in the late first or early second round. Well, that didn't happen but the Saints felt good enough about him to take a chance on Day 3. Rattler turns the ball over a lot, but he's competitive and plays with full effort. He's a developmental prospect with the upside to be a good reserve. |
Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 41st overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOregon State OT Taliese Fuaga was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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