Elliott Davison strives for roster spot with Saints as training camp approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
As the New Orleans Saints prepare for their 2026 regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13, safety Elliott Davison, wearing No. 35, is highlighted in training camp. Davison, a 24-year-old undrafted rookie who spent last year on the practice squad, faces competition in a crowded safety depth chart. Key veterans returning include Justin Reid, Jonas Sanker, Jordan Howden, and Terrell Burgess. Davison must demonstrate his defensive abilities and special teams impact to secure a spot on the roster. His experience from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he recorded 2 interceptions and nearly 100 tackles, underpins his bid for a more prominent role.
- •Davison is competing for a roster spot in a deep safety position.
- •He previously spent a year on the Saints practice squad.
- •The Saints' first game of the season is on September 13.
- •Davison had notable college stats with 2 interceptions at UTSA.
- •Veterans Justin Reid, Jonas Sanker, and others return for the Saints.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Elliott Davison is the Saints Player of Day 35
"Elliott Davison looks to have an uphill climb through the Saints depth chart at a crowded safety position
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