John Sigler
August 27, 2024 3:05 pm CT
Previously there were 91 players in the locker room. Now there are just 53. And while more changes are on the way as the team builds its practice squad and fine-tunes the lineup, here is a first look at the New Orleans Saints’ initial 53-man roster after Tuesday’s roster cuts deadline.
It’ll look a little different when they kick off the regular season with the Carolina Panthers in two weeks but for the most part we know who will be starting where.
Take a look at who made the cut and who was let go, position-by-position, and take a guess at which areas still need work. The dust hasn’t settled just yet:
Quarterbacks (3)
Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Sainte quarterback Derek Carr (4) and fullback Adam Prentice (46) congratulate quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) after passing a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
On the roster:Derek Carr, Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler
On the outs:N/A
Running backs (3)
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball to New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
On the roster:Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims
On the outs: James Robinson, Jacob Kibodi
On injured reserve: Kendre Miller
Fullbacks (2)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 18: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints hands off to Taysom Hill #7 against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of a preseason game at Levi’s Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
On the roster:Taysom Hill, Adam Prentice
On the outs: N/A
Tight ends (3)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 12: Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
On the roster:Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Dallin Holker
On the outs:Michael Jacobson, Mason Fairchild
On injured reserve: Kevin Rader
Offensive line (8)
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
On the roster:Taliese Fuaga (tackle), Lucas Patrick (guard/center), Erik McCoy (center), Cesar Ruiz (guard), Trevor Penning (tackle), Olisaemeka Udoh (guard/tackle), Landon Young (tackle), Nick Saldiveri (guard)
On the outs: Kyle Hergel (guard), Shane Lemieux (guard/center), Josiah Ezirim (tackle), Mark Evans II (guard), Tremayne Anchrum Jr. (guard/tackle), Jesse Davis (tackle)
Wide receivers (6)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 29: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints and Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after Shaheed’s receiving touchdown during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
On the roster:Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Cedrick Wilson Jr., A.T. Perry, Bub Mean, Mason Tipton
On the outs: Equanimeous St. Brown, Samson Nacua, Stanley Morgan Jr., Kevin Austin Jr., Shaquan Davis
Special teams (3)
Aug 20, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints punter Matthew Hayball (43) and New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (19) look on during practice at Yulman Stadium (Tulane). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
On the roster:Matt Hayball (punter), Blake Grupe (kicker), Zach Wood (long snapper)
On the outs:Lou Hedley (punter), Charlie Smyth (kicker)
Defensive line (10)
August 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) rushes against San Francisco 49ers guard Jarrett Kingston (62) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
On the roster:Cameron Jordan (end), Carl Granderson (end), Chase Young (end), Isaiah Foskey (end), Payton Turner (end), Nathan Shepherd (tackle), Bryan Bresee (tackle), Khalen Saunders (tackle), Khristian Boyd (tackle), Kendal Vickers (tackle)
On the outs: Jack Heflin (tackle), Niko Lalos (end)
On PUP: Tanoh Kpassagnon (end)
Linebackers (6)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 21: Carl Granderson #96 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Demario Davis #56 after a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
On the roster:Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Willie Gay, Anfernee Orji, D’Marco Jackson, Jaylan Ford
On the outs: Khaleke Hudson, Isaiah Stalbird, Mike Rose, Andrew Dowell, Monty Rice
On PUP: Nephi Sewell
Safeties (4)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 01: Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the New Orleans Saints and Jack Stoll #89 of the Philadelphia Eagles react during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on January 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
On the roster:Tyrann Mathieu, Will Harris, Jordan Howden, J.T. Gray
On the outs:Johnathan Abram, Ugo Amadi, Roderic Teamer, Lawrence Johnson, Millard Bradford
Cornerbacks (5)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (34), left, celebrates free safety Tyrone Mathieu (32) after a pass breakup during a preseason game on Aug. 10, 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Owen Ziliak/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
On the roster:Marshon Lattimore, Paulson Adebo, Alontae Taylor, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Rico Payton
On the outs:Shemar Jean-Charles, Mac McCain, Joejuan Williams
On injured reserve: Rejzohn Wright
