CJ Donaldson competes for roster spot with Saints ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The New Orleans Saints continue their countdown to the 2026 season, highlighting rookie running back CJ Donaldson as their Player of Day 43. Donaldson, an undrafted free agent from Ohio State, stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 230 pounds. After transferring from West Virginia, he had a notable collegiate career with 10 rushing touchdowns at Ohio State. Competing against established backs like Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne, Donaldson aims to make an impression during training camp to secure a roster position.
- •CJ Donaldson is 22 years old and from Coral Gables, Fla.
- •He had notable college statistics, including 11 rushing touchdowns in 2024.
- •Donaldson faces competition from established running backs on the Saints' roster.
- •The Saints kick off the regular season on September 13 against the Detroit Lions.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: CJ Donaldson is the Saints Player of Day 43
"Signed as a rookie free agent, CJ Donaldson is looking to bulldoze his way into a spot in the New Orleans Saints running back rotation.
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