Chase Young got a positive update on his recovery from neck surgery. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Saints defensive end “received a positive report” during a check-up with “renowned neck specialist” Dr. Robert Watkins. [RELATED: Chase Young’s Neck Injury Affected 2023 Trade Market] The plan is for Young to undergo more tests in about six weeks, which would bring us to … [Read more...] about Latest On Chase Young’s Recovery From Neck Surgery
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/14/24
Friday’s minor NFL transactions: Jacksonville Jaguars Signed: WR Kyric McGowan Placed on IR: OL Chandler Brewer Los Angeles Chargers Signed: WR Praise Olatoke New Orleans Saints Signed: TE Jesper Horsted Waived: WR Kyle Sheets Olatake joins the Chargers offense as a member of the league’s International Player Pathway Program. Born in Nigeria, Olatoke was raised in … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/14/24
TE Jimmy Graham’s Retirement Decision Dependent On Saints’ Plans
Jimmy Graham returned to NFL action last season, doing so where his decorated career began. Another Saints season is a possibility for the veteran tight end, but whether he plays or retires in 2024 will depend on how the team proceeds. The 37-year-old made 13 appearances last season, his sixth in New Orleans and first since 2014. Graham saw a career-low snap percentage (19%s), … [Read more...] about TE Jimmy Graham’s Retirement Decision Dependent On Saints’ Plans
Contract Issue Prompts Alvin Kamara To Leave Saints Minicamp
The NFL’s restructure kingpins, the Saints have not touched Alvin Kamara‘s contract this offseason. Although the team has used the deal for cap savings in the past, the structure of the Pro Bowl running back’s deal points to 2024 serving as his de facto contract year. Kamara’s five-year, $75MM extension runs through 2025, but the ’25 season features a nonguaranteed $22.4MM base … [Read more...] about Contract Issue Prompts Alvin Kamara To Leave Saints Minicamp
Saints TE Juwan Johnson To Undergo Foot Surgery
Juwan Johnson suffered an injury during the Saints’ minicamp, as first reported by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The veteran tight end is facing notable absence as a result. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the ailment – a foot injury – will require surgery. Both Schefter and Underhill add the team is hopeful Johnson will be available by the start of the regular … [Read more...] about Saints TE Juwan Johnson To Undergo Foot Surgery