NFL Position Roles - New Orleans Saints

04/28/25- Chris Olave should resume his role as the No. 1 WR after missing much of 2024 with concussion injuries. If Rashid Shaheed (knee) has no issues in his recovery, he'll be the WR2. Brandin Cooks and Bub Means are likely to compete for the No. 3 and No. 4 roles. Kevin Austin and Cedrick Wilson should provide depth.

04/28/25- Marquez Valdes-Scantlng is averaging 5 targets while playing 75% of the snaps since Week 13. Since Week 15, Dante Pettis is playing 56% of the snaps and averaging 5 targets. Also since Week 10, Kevin Austin averages 2.5 targets while on the field 68% of the time. Since Week 13, Cedrick Wilson is being targeted 1 time per game and is on the field 40% of the time. Chris Olave is the No. 1 WR and is being targeted an average of 7 times while playing 80% of the snaps. Olave went on injured reserve after the Week 9 game. Bub Means also went on IR prior to the Week 9 game.

04/28/25- Juwan Johnson should remain the top TE after averaging 5.5 targets from Week 13 on last year. Foster Moreau should serve as the No. 2 TE while Taysom Hill (knee) recovers from an injury late in the 2024 season.