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Despite being behind Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson on the Saints' depth chart, rookie wide receiver Bryce Lance offers long-term dynasty upside due to his big-play ability and elite athleticism. Lance, a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, averaged over 21 yards per reception in his final collegiate season and could fill the void left by Rashid Shaheed
The NFL Players Association released its annual Rising Stars list on Tuesday and the first overall pick of this year’s draft is one of the players at the top. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is No. 1 on the list of the 10 rookies that the NFLPA projects to be future members of the Top 50 list of licensed player product sales. There is also a list of 10 players with NFL experience who have not been on the Top 50 and it is topped by Saints quarterback Tyler Shough. Mendoza is followed on the list by Cowboys safety Caleb Downs, Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate, Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon, Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles, Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Giants linebacker Arvell Reese, Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, and Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain. The list of veteran players also includes Bears tight end Colston Loveland, Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane, Bills running back James Cook, and Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez
With training camps opening up around the NFL this week, one of the main storylines to watch is the rookies. Will quarterback Fernando Mendoza outperform Kirk Cousins on the practice field in Vegas? Could Carnell Tate skyrocket up fantasy big boards by showing he has an automatic connection with Cam Ward ? Since several rookies are about to make headlines, this is a good time to revisit the odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year. You could probably guess the favorites. Over at DraftKings Sportsbook, No. 3 overall pick running back Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals has the shortest odds at +400, followed by Mendoza at +425, Tate at +550, New Orleans Saints wideout Jordyn Tyson at +600 and Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price rounding out the top five at +750. But what about some sleepers? Below, we will break down four Offensive Rookie of the Year sleepers to consider. These players will have odds listed outside of the top five with a minimum of +1000. The No. 20 overall pick of the Philadelphia Eagles is the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, as he caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns for USC last season. Makai Lemon had four games in which he recorded 150 yards receiving and a touchdown in 2025, which tied a Big Ten single-season record, and recorded the most yards after catch (502) in the conference. Lemon wasn't just a playmaker after the catch, but also a deep-ball weapon. His 16 receptions of 20+ air yards were tied for third-most in the FBS. Lemon isn't A.J. Brown . He's a slot weapon, not a big-bodied perimeter threat. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who played and learned under Sean McVay, could use a reliable playmaker like Lemon as a pillar in his new offense. I think it could be easy to scheme up quick touches for him. As the Brandon Aiyuk saga continues to drag on, it seems very unlikely he will join his former college teammate Jayden Daniels in Washington. The Washington Commanders needed to add another wide receiver to help Terry McLaurin , who is coming off his worst season as a pro, and the most notable addition Adam Peters and Co. made this offseason was Antonio Williams in the third round. Williams leaves Clemson with the fourth-most career receptions (208) in program history, and is tied for the fourth-most receiving touchdowns (21). He caught 15 touchdowns over the last two seasons, which ranks most in the ACC. This is a solid slot weapon that doesn't drop the ball and can create after the catch. He also possesses the vision necessary to create those game-changing splash plays. The only question I have with Williams is his ability to stay healthy, as he missed 12 games due to injury during his collegiate career. But he's someone that could play a big role in Washington's offense if Daniels can also remain healthy. He has a clearer path to picking up touches than another talent like Germie Bernard in Pittsburgh. No one expected De'Zhaun Stribling to be the sixth wide receiver off the board, as he was CBS Sports' WR19 in this class. However, I trust John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, and they clearly wanted this prospect. Stribling is known for his blocking ability and physicality, but he also ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine at 6-foot-2. He caught 55 passes for 811 yards last season for the Ole Miss Rebels and led the team with six receiving touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 122 yards in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal upset against Georgia. Surely he can find a role in this efficient San Francisco 49ers offensive attack -- and should have the opportunity, too. The 49ers signed soon-to-be 33-year-old Mike Evans , who has missed 12 games over the last two seasons due to injury, and Christian Kirk while losing Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne in free agency. Jennings was the most reliable wide receiver Shanahan had over the past couple of seasons, and Stribling has the potential to wear the hat he did in this scheme. If the 49ers' weapons stru [... truncated ...]
Jordyn Tyson has the potential to be a special player for the New Orleans Saints right away, but health will be a key factor in his success
The 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough took over as his team's starter under center in Week 9 of his rookie season. The 26-year-old held his own in his first taste of NFL action, completing 67.6% of his pass attempts for 2,384 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 195 yards and three scores across 11 games (nine starts). From Week 9 through the end of the season, Shough ranked as the fantasy QB12 by measure of per-game scoring. Entering 2026, Shough is the unquestioned QB1 in New Orleans and has some new weapons at his disposal after the Saints added wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) in the 2026 draft and running back Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. If Shough can continue his development as a passer while also adding some extra fantasy juice with his legs, he could be a steal for fantasy managers at his current redraft ADP of QB21
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough said in June that Tyson (undisclosed) should be "firing on all cylinders" later this summer, ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell reports. A hamstring injury ended Tyson's 2025 campaign at Arizona State and kept him out of pre-draft drills, but Saints coach Kellen Moore suggested in May that the rookie's absence from early OTA periods wasn't necessarily related to his prior hamstring injury. Whatever the case, Tyson increased his involvement in late May and June, though there was never any report of participation in full-team drills. It sounds like Shough expects Tyson to be ready for training camp, where the Saints also anticipate getting Chris Olave (blood clot) back in action. There is some chance Tyson and/or Olave will be limited at the start of camp in late July
Hines Ward is one of the most beloved players in Pittsburgh Steelers history. From 1998-2011, he was one of the most consistent receivers in the league, and also one of the toughest. From 2001-04, Ward made four consecutive Pro Bowls and was a Second-Team All-Pro three years in a row from 2002-04. In 2005, he helped the Steelers make it to the Super Bowl, catching what ended up being the game-sealing touchdown en route to being named the MVP of Super Bowl XL. Three seasons later, he put together his fifth 1,000-yard season as the Steelers won their second championship of the decade. In the years since his retirement, Ward has taken the path of coaching. He interned with the Steelers in 2017 and was an offensive assistant for the New York Jets from 2019-20. From there, he became the wide receivers coach at Florida Atlantic in 2021, and had the chance to be a head coach in the UFL for the San Antonio Brahmas. Now at Arizona State University, Ward is the team’s wide receivers coach, as well as associate head coach. On a recent episode of the Yinziders Podcast , Ward said that coaching was something he did even as a player. “As a player, I was always running all our drills,” Ward said. “You know, yes, I’ve had coaches, but the coaches that came in [would be like], ‘Hey, what type of drills do you guys do?’ I was like, “I got it covered.‘ So, I was always kind taking a bull by its horn.“ As previously noted, Ward has already been at his fair share of stops over the last decade – something that he and every coach has to understand is part of the life of a coach. “There’s certain things that I can’t control,” Ward said. “You know, you’re a part of an organization or staff and and and you know if a staff gets fired, the whole staff gets fired. So you have to move on to the next chapter.“ Ward is entering his third season with the Sun Devils, who just saw wide receiver Jordyn Tyson get drafted with the eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints , which is something he hopes motivates the next group of pass-catchers that come through the program. “I try to give them the blueprints of kind of what it takes to maintain… it comes to work ethic,” Ward said. “Are you outworking everyone? I have a saying that kind of just stayed with me – You can’t have professional dreams with playground habits. Meaning your habits have to be elite each and every day. And understanding that, yeah, you may be talented, but talent can only take you so far.” Ward and Arizona State will begin their season on September 5 against Morgan State. Let us know what you think in the comments . Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more! Former Steelers OC Todd Haley says Pittsburgh WRs could mimic legendary trio Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers teammates on ‘last rodeo’ retreat Pittsburgh Steelers top 10 players ahead of 2026 season Former Steelers CB Joe Haden says Mike Tomlin lacked accountability Steelers Super Bowl champion passes away
We dynasty fantasy football managers are always looking for value in a buy-low opportunity. The best way to stay ahead of your leaguemates and keep a high-value team is to find players before they rise in value consistently. Well, you’re in luck. I’ve already done the work for you, so let’s dive right in. What an incredible year and a half it’s been for Tyler Shough . During the 2024 college football season, Shough was hardly seen as a good NFL quarterback prospect. However, his physical skills had him rapidly rising on draft boards. Selected in the second round last year by the Saints, he was still expected little from. After playing in college for six years, it’s hard to see how any prospect could develop more in the pros. Getting his chance to start in Week 8, Shough soon proved the haters wrong. The collegiate “journeyman” got his feet under himself, and from Week 10 on, Shough averaged 18.6 fantasy PPG with three outings over 20. Tyler Shough ADP 122 (QB20) – From week 12 to 18 he was the QB6 in fantasy points per game – Showed a rushing floor of around 25 yards per game pic.twitter.com/LYZyW7Osyf — Fumble Factory (@DailyFumbles) July 12, 2026 This offseason, the Saints worked to make things even better for their QB. They bolstered the offensive line, signed Travis Etienne , and drafted wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and tight end Oscar Delp . The Saints now have the right surroundings for Shough to make a second-year jump. Most will tell you he can’t improve from where he is because of his advanced age, but those same people underestimated him as a rookie as well. Buy Shough by tiering down from Cameron Ward or Baker Mayfield . Bhayshul Tuten was everyone’s favorite sleeper running back in the 2025 draft class. He’s a dynamic athlete who was highly productive in college and comes with pass-catching skills. Tuten’s rookie season was one that everyone on either side of the fence could look at and dig into further. Tuten “bulls” saw him earn a short-yardage role and perform when called upon. His “bears” saw him fail to make a big dent in Travis Etienne ‘s workload, likely due to his own ball security issues from college. Tuten averaged only 5.9 PPR PPG for the season. This offseason, however, Tuten got great news. The Jaguars let Etienne walk in free agency and only brought in Chris Rodriguez . Many point to Rodriguez playing for Jaguars’ head coach Liam Coen in college as a reason to worry about Tuten. But Rodriguez could barely stay on the Commanders’ roster over his three-year career there, and he has only six receptions . You heard that right, six . In three years. Tuten has every chance to earn a large role for the Jaguars and will be the main receiving back. Tier down with Javonte Williams or Bucky Irving to Tuten. It’s been a frustrating four years being a Christian Watson fan. Any time he’s been healthy, he’s shown to be one of the most efficient wide receivers in fantasy football. As a rookie, Watson was 1st among all wide receivers in Fantasy Points per Target . In 2025, while returning from an ACL in the same calendar year, he averaged 13.2 PPR PPG. An absolutely incredible feat, and one that doesn’t get talked about enough. For his career, he catches a touchdown on 8.8% of his targets, a top-notch mark. Unfortunately, over these four years, Watson has missed a total of 20 games. Despite his injury history, the Packers rewarded the North Dakota product for his healthy play this offseason by signing him to a contract extension worth up to $92 million. A contract like that shows plenty of confidence. Additionally, the Packers let Romeo Doubs leave via free agency and traded away Dontayvion Wicks . Neither was truly battling Watson for targets, but it opens up more snaps. $110 million WR Christian Watson pic.twitter.com/VIKlwHZyMI — Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) June 4, 2026 Head coach Matt LaFleur had a habit of rotating his wide receivers; however, it looks like that time is up. Watson is lined up for anot [... truncated ...]
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough got a new target in the first round of this year’s draft when the team took wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, but there was a sense of familiarity once Shough and Tyson began to work together this spring. During an appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Shough told the former NFL defensive end that Tyson is like “a carbon copy” of another Saints wideout. Shough said that Chris Olave is the “perfect combination” of speed and finesse and that Tyson shares “that feel with these underneath routes and big playability” with his more experienced teammate. Shough’s expanded thoughts about what Tyson brings to the offense drove home his confidence in the rookie’s ceiling. “His brother’s an NBA player for the Cavs, Jaylen,” Shough said. “He’s kind of just like an elite hooper. Like he’s just going to go; he’s going to hoop regardless. Like he’s going to go jump out the gym on somebody. He’s going to get open in the most crazy way, but he’s also kind of got this grittiness to him that I feel like not a lot of people give him credit for.” One other thing that Tyson and Olave have in common is that they have both missed chunks of time with injuries over the course of their careers. Avoiding reprises of those absences will be key to making sure that their partnership with Slough blossoms to its full potential
Ten players to stash in dynasty leagues now before they break out in 2026
While the run game has seen a resurgence in both volume and efficiency in recent seasons, the NFL remains, at its heart, a passing league in the modern era. Because it is a passing league, the value of both quarterbacks and pass catchers keeps increasing. We've seen it in recent years, with an explosion in wide receiver salaries, with superstars topping $40 million in average annual value. A superstar wideout can tilt the field in the offense's favor through both his production and the attention he draws, and that has never been more valuable. But what's more valuable than one star wideout? Well, two star wideouts, obviously. With that in mind, we here at CBS Sports decided to take a look at the top wide receiver duos in the NFL. There are plenty of dual-star duos, as well as some buoyed by one mega-star who teams with another quality player to form an elite pairing. Right now, we think there is a clear-cut top two, another tier of three and then another tier of three after that. That gives us a clear-cut top eight, with the rest of the league filling in behind. In the space below, we're going to rank those top eight duos. But before we do, we also wanted to include some honorable mentions. Honorable(-ish) Mentions: Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall ( 49ers ), Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III ( Bears ), DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir ( Bills ), Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin ( Buccaneers ), Alec Pierce and Josh Downs ( Colts ), DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon ( Eagles ), Brian Thomas Jr . and Jakobi Meyers ( Jaguars ), Christian Watson and Jayden Reed ( Packers ), Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson ( Saints ), DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. ( Steelers ) This Seahawks pairing would be higher on the list if we had confidence in which of Shaheed or Cooper Kupp would actually be the No. 2 wide receiver, and that they would be able to consolidate that role while the other would slide further into the background. As it stands, it's more of a target vacuum in JSN, with a couple of guys competing for second-string targets among a host of tight ends and running backs. JSN is coming off one of the better receiver seasons in recent memory, though, so he alone is enough to power the Seahawks into the top 10 of these rankings. And I could easily see them ranking much higher next year, if Shaheed consolidates the role behind him. We've got another new duo on tap here, with both players new to New England this offseason. AJB is one of the small handful of best receivers in football when he is right, but he's also coming off a relatively down season (he averaged his fewest yards per game since 2021) and turned 29 years old June 30, so we don't know if he'll be able to be at his best. Doubs, meanwhile, has always been a bit of a better player than his numbers suggest, because he's always been in such a crowded receiver room. These two guys should give Drake Maye a duo that can really win in the intermediate areas of the field, and Brown, if he rebounds, can win both short and long and create a ton of yardage after the catch. This is yet another new duo, but it could be very exciting. Waddle remains a big-play threat both on deep passes and in terms of creating yardage with the ball in his hands due to his speed. Sutton works best as an isolated X receiver on the outside. The duo gives Bo Nix a pair of wideouts who challenge defenses in markedly different ways, but who can work a lot of the same areas of the field nonetheless. Sean Payton and Davis Webb should have a lot of fun scheming them into position to succeed. Jefferson is coming off what qualifies as a down season for him, with "only" 84 catches for 1,048 yards and two scores. Addison missed time again and caught 42 passes for 610 yards and three touchdowns. They were both hamstrung by the quarterback play of J.J. McCarthy , Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer , though, and we know they have considerably more upside than what they showed last season. Jefferson remains one of the small handful of [... truncated ...]
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting while playing only half a season in 2025. Taking over a 1-7 team, Shough won five of his nine starts and had the Saints looking like arguably the most dangerous team in the division by year's end. Heading into his first full season as a starter, New Orleans' offense has regularly been tabbed as a unit on the rise, making Shough a legitimate QB2 option in superflex dynasty leagues. Kellen Moore's offenses have always been at their best with two capable receivers, which they appear to have in 2025 second-team All-Pro Chris Olave and 2026 first-round pick Jordyn Tyson. The Saints also spent big on free agent running back Travis Etienne Jr., giving the 26-year-old Shough a plethora of weapons and a clear path to upside after averaging more than 19 fantasy points per game across his final six starts of 2025. Adding deceptive value with his legs, Shough pairs an increasingly reliable floor with a rising ceiling, and at RotoBaller's QB21, he is a player that drafters should feel comfortable making their second quarterback in dynasty startups
Going into last season, the New Orleans Saints ’ wide receiver room had one proven answer and a bunch of possibilities. This offseason, however, the front office made the position a focal point. The Saints went into the draft and came away with three wide receivers, the highest being Jordyn Tyson, who was selected with the eighth overall pick. The additions of the three rookies, along with veterans Devaughn Vele and Chris Olave , mean the Saints already have five receivers who appear to be in strong position to make the roster before minicamp even begins. But they didn’t stop there. Kevin Austin Jr. , Ronnie Bell , Damien Alford, Mason Tipton , Bub Means , Trey Palmer , and Ja’Lynn Polk were all part of the wide receiver room heading into rookie minicamp. Most of them already have some familiarity with the organization, having spent time with the Saints previously. Then, following rookie minicamp, the Saints signed rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner, adding him to the roster for OTAs and minicamp. The Saints will not carry 13 wide receivers into the regular season. Typically, the team keeps six receivers on the active roster along with a few more on the practice squad. Barion Brown was initially expected to make the roster primarily because of his return ability, but throughout the offseason he has showcased his receiving skills and appears to be growing into a much larger offensive role. That likely eliminates the need to keep another receiver solely as a specialist. This means the remaining eight receivers on the roster could be battling for just one spot. That competition should be fascinating to watch. Mason Tipton has been around the Saints organization for a while, and every offseason he flashes potential. He received some game opportunities last season and performed adequately, but now he must prove he can take the next step. Bub Means was drafted by the Saints in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The expectation was that he could develop into the big-bodied possession receiver the Saints have been missing since Michael Thomas left the team. For one reason or another, it has not come together for him yet. Trey Palmer is a veteran who has spent time in the league and has been a reliable contributor for the Buccaneers as both a receiver and returner. Since arriving in New Orleans , however, injuries have slowed his progress. Perhaps this will be the year he can finally showcase his skills and earn a roster spot. Kevin Austin Jr. is another receiver who has now been with the Saints for two seasons. During that time, he has appeared in 16 games, recording 24 receptions for 291 yards and one touchdown. There is still plenty of untapped potential there. Ja’Lynn Polk was acquired by the Saints in a trade after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. The Saints are believed to be very high on Polk’s potential, but this will be his first real opportunity to show why the organization traded for him. Ronnie Bell was added late last season and appeared in the Saints’ final game, catching two passes for 23 yards. Bell has been in the league since 2023 and is still searching for the opportunity to establish himself as a consistent roster player. Damien Alford is one of the more intriguing prospects in the group. The 6’5″, 215-pound receiver went undrafted in 2025 but was selected first overall in the CFL Draft. The Saints signed him to a reserve/futures contract in 2026, giving him an opportunity to compete for a roster spot. Perhaps the most intriguing prospect of all is rookie Brock Rechsteiner. Rechsteiner is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, better known as “Big Poppa Pump.” At 6’2″ and 225 pounds, he has excellent size for the position. He impressed during rookie tryouts and continued to perform well throughout rookie minicamp. Rechsteiner played at Jacksonville State and finished his collegiate career with 53 receptions for 629 yards and seven touchdowns. Did the Saints find a diamond in the [... truncated ...]
Saints fans are keenly focused on the wide receiver battle during minicamp, with Chris Olave, Ja'Lynn Polk, and Ronnie Bell among the key players
Optimism brews for the Saints despite being the one NFC South team to not finish 8-9 last year, as a four-game winning streak late in the season was still only enough to get New Orleans to 6-11. Perhaps that optimism is tied to second-year quarterback Tyler Shough, who went 5-4 as a starter and helped the Saints sweep the division-winning Panthers. Shough was the runner-up in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race, and he enters his sophomore season with two key additions on offense in free-agent running back Travis Etienne and top 10 draft pick Jordyn Tyson. Will those additions be enough to lead the Saints to their first division title since Drew Brees retired? We're taking a look at everything you need to know before making New Orleans Saints futures bets below, including odds, trends, 2026 schedule, offseason changes and more, before sharing our preseason betting strategy for the team. Odds are via DraftKings. Fans interested in betting on NFL and Super Bowl futures should check out the latest DraftKings promo code . The market has backed the Saints a bit during the offseason, now making them favored to go over 7.5 wins after they opened with juice on the Under. They remain second in division title odds behind the Bucs despite the optimism. While the Saints were able to outdo their basement-level expectations last season, they did so with their worst point differential since before Brees' arrival in New Orleans. Their offense also had its worst ranking in scoring since that 2005 season, finishing 28th in points per game. If you want to wager on NFL futures, you have to check out the latest FanDuel promo code . While the Saints had a middle of the road scoring defense, the unit ranked sixth in yards per play allowed while giving up the fourth-fewest passing yards per game in the league. On a per-play basis, the unit ranked 11th against the pass and sixth against the run while also finishing fifth in sack rate and third in third-down success rate. The offense was second-worst in the league in yards per rush and the worst team in the league in red zone and goal-to-go situations. Travis Etienne and Jordyn Tyson are the high-profile additions on offense, but don't overlook bringing David Edwards over from the Bills to help stabilize the interior of the offensive line. The big change on defense comes at linebacker with Kaden Elliss returning after three years in Atlanta to help overcome the departure of longtime defensive stalwart Demario Davis. Cameron Jordan has been a fixture on the Saints defensive line for 15 years but also will be part of the turnover on defense if not re-signed. Before you wager on NFL or Super Bowl futures, head over to our BetMGM promo code to see a great offer. The Saints benefit from their last-place schedule by getting to face the Raiders and Cardinals at home, with a matchup against the Giants on the road in Week 6. They'll lose a home game to international play following that Giants game, but the toughest part of their schedule may be the first two weeks, when they have to play the Lions and Ravens on the road. That scheduling quirk won't give them any relief in the second half of the season, when they have a stretch of four road games in five weeks, all outdoors. If you want to tail R.J. White and other SportsLine and CBS experts, check out the latest Caesars Sportsbook promo code . While Shough went 5-4 last season, none of his wins came against teams with a winning record, as the Saints were able to sweep the Panthers, win a close game in Tampa where neither offense performed well, and then top bad Jets and Titans teams. Home games against the Raiders, Cardinals and Browns look great on paper, but I'm not sure this offense will be able to compete with most of the teams on its schedule, and I have concerns about a defense losing multiple longtime leaders. The 2025 Saints were not a good team, and it feels like the market has too much optimism in them in 2026
Saints WR Chris Olave expressed optimism that his contract extension will be finalized before training camp, emphasizing his commitment to team chemistry and winning. Despite GM Mickey Loomis's earlier statement that talks were not yet at a resolution, Olave believes an agreement is imminent. He had a career-best season in 2025 and is a key part of the Saints' plans to contend in 2026, alongside new draft pick Jordyn Tyson and QB Tyler Shough
A fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bryce Lance could have a chance to contribute to his new team immediately as a rookie. As a senior at North Dakota State in 2025, Lance showed off his big-play ability by hauling in 51 receptions for 1,079 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 92 yards and an additional score on four carries. Lance also turned heads at the Draft Combine by running a 4.34-second 40-yard dash. Given the presence of wideouts Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson, as well as tight end Juwan Johnson in New Orleans, Lance may have a tough time carving out a high-volume role in the Saints' passing game. However, he could slide into the team's downfield role as a replacement for former Saints wideout Rashid Shaheed, who recorded 44 catches for 499 yards and two touchdowns across nine games before New Orleans traded him to the Seattle Seahawks at the 2025 trade deadline. In dynasty formats, Lance's upside may currently be undervalued heading into 2026
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough took over as his team's QB1 in Week 9 of his rookie season. After some early struggles, Shough finished strong and closed the year with 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions across 11 games (nine starts). He also surprised many with his contributions on the ground, rushing for 186 yards and three scores on 45 attempts. There's reason for optimism heading into Shough's second year, particularly after the Saints boosted his supporting cast over the offseason by drafting wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstrings) in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and signing running back Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. At the same time, Shough is already entering his age-27 season after spending seven years in college. While his rookie season warrants praise, it wasn't dominant enough for him to definitely remain the clear quarterback of the future in New Orleans if he experiences some early struggles in 2026. If dynasty managers can get a massive return for Shough, they may want to consider selling him at what could be the highest point in his value
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore met with the media ahead of the second day of OTAs. In the brief press conference, Moore answered vital questions ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Moore opened the press conference with a statement rather than answering a question. The second-year head coach listed four players who won’t be in attendance for OTAs: DT Nathan Shepherd , RB Alvin Kamara , QB Zach Wilson , and P Ryan Wright . Moore didn’t elaborate on why each player would be absent but mentioned personal training and injury recovery as some reasons. While some may be worried about Kamara missing OTAs, due to his future with the team being uncertain, he hasn’t been an active participant with the team during OTAs over the past few years, as he chooses to do training away from the team. Moore mentioned rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson will be limited in Thursday’s practice. When asked to what extent, Moore said Tyson will do “some stuff,” but won’t participate in 7-on-7s today. The second-year coach also mentioned the first-round pick was limited in Wednesday’s practice. Tyson is still recovering from hamstring strains that kept him out of testing ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. While praising safety Julian Blackman, whom the Saints brought back despite suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1 of the 2025 season, Moore touched on the team’s current assessment of who will fill the slot corner role. Moore mentioned Blackman, Jonas Sanker , and Justin Reid as capable candidates to fill that role in a slot corner by committee type of way, but specifically mentioned Sanker as playing the star role. The second-year head coach was also asked about recently signed cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. Moore mentioned Emerson’s role as an outside cornerback, and said the team is ramping him up back from injury. Moore mentioned the Saints will have a joint practice with all three teams they will face in the preseason: the Jacksonville Jaguars , Dallas Cowboys , and the Los Angeles Rams . The Saints will first host the Jaguars for joint practices in Metairie, then will host a single practice with both the Cowboys and Rams in Los Angeles before their Week 2 preseason game
Tyson (undisclosed) has remained a limited participant at OTAs this week, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. The No. 8 overall pick in the Draft last month, Tyson was dealing with an injury during rookie minicamp earlier this month and has remained limited to start OTAs. The nature of the injury isn't known, but Tyson has been dressed out in full pads and a helmet, suggesting it's not an overly serious issue. Devaughn Vele has been getting extra reps with the first-team offense with Tyson limited to 7-on-7 work. Tyson should be ready for training camp later this summer
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