What To Watch For During Saints Training Camp
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Can Tyler Shough duplicate the success from the end of 2025? Will the Saints new offensive weapons enhance the offense? How will Cam Jordan ride off into the sunset?
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Nick Shook of NFL.com is wondering the same things about the Saints as the writer identified the top storylines for each NFC South team during training camp.
1) Can Shough build on promising finish?
"Tyler Shough's late-season rise inspired an offseason of optimism in the Big Easy, where the Saints' larger vision became at least partially visible by the end of the 2025 campaign. As New Orleans closed the year with four wins in its final five games, Shough emerged as a promising quarterback with the potential to become a franchise signal-caller under coach Kellen Moore, perhaps quicker than most anyone expected. Now, with a full offseason as QB1 under his belt, Shough enters Year 2 with heightened expectations. At 26, he's already older than the average sophomore starter and is paired with a former quarterback in Moore who has demonstrated his ability to guide offenses toward fruitful futures both in Dallas and Philadelphia. Now, Moore is equipped with a quarterback he can mold, a passer who appears wiser and more capable than the average second-year starter thanks in part to his extensive collegiate experience. There's legitimate reason to think the Saints have already answered the most challenging question that comes with a rebuild. Now, it's about proving those optimists right by continuing to build on the progress Shough made as a rookie."
Shough has worked out with his receivers and with Drew Brees' former trainer this offseason. All signs point to a big year for the second-year quarterback.
2) New offensive weapons
"Moore has some new toys in his offense. Upon the start of free agency, New Orleans quickly scooped up running back Travis Etienne, giving the Saints a much-needed successor to Alvin Kamara with a similar three-down skill set. Kamara is still on the roster, too, providing New Orleans with some depth in a room that also includes Kendre Miller and Devin Neal. The receiver position welcomed a prestigious addition, too, when the Saints followed their hearts and selected Arizona State star Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall, adding to an intriguing receiver room that includes Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele. As has long been the case in New Orleans, health will be paramount for this club. Tyson and Olave have a history of missing time due to injury, and Kamara played in a career-low 11 games last season. Beyond Olave, Tyson and Vele, the Saints lack reliable depth at WR. Two more rookies, Bryce Lance and Barion Brown, are slated to compete for spots among a group that also includes Trey Palmer, Kevin Austin Jr. and Ja'Lynn Polk. If they can keep their best healthy, the Saints could surprise some folks. But as we've learned in recent years, that's far from guaranteed."
The Saints are loaded. The names after Olave and Tyson may not be familiar, but the team has depth at receiver. Polk and Lance are the most intriguing players. If the Saints can unlock Polk, the offense becomes even scarier.
3) Jordan's last dance
"Cam Jordan is back for one final season. After an offseason mostly spent unsigned, the Saints legend ultimately re-upped on a one-year deal in June, signing up for one last run with the team he's helped define since entering the league as a first-round pick back in 2011. With that comes a message to the rest of this ascending squad: There's no time to waste. Jordan and Chase Young comprised a potent edge-rushing duo in 2025, with each hitting double-digit sacks. With playmakers at all three levels, the Saints' defense is ready to match its ninth-place finish from 2025. It'll have a little extra to play for in 2026, too."
Jordan's return bolsters the defensive line and solidifies the culture in the Saints locker room. The all-time franchise sack leader is looking to finish with another double digit season in 2026.