Saints and Jaguars prepare for preseason opener in New Orleans
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The New Orleans Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason opener at the Superdome on Saturday afternoon. Most starters for both teams will not participate, which shifts focus to younger players across several key positions. Saints will look to assess their offensive line depth without Dillon Radunz, while the wide receiver corps undergoes evaluation with rookies Barion Brown and Bryce Lance expected to feature prominently. The linebacker position faces scrutiny after Demario Davis's departure, and the Saints aim to improve their defensive line, with the return of Vernon Broughton from injury. The kicker competition remains tight as both Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown have struggled during training camp.
- •Saints open 2026 preseason against Jaguars at Superdome on Saturday.
- •Most starters are sitting out, highlighting younger player evaluations.
- •Offensive line and wide receiver positions will be closely monitored.
- •Linebacker depth is tested after Demario Davis's departure in free agency.
- •Kicker competition remains uncertain as both candidates struggle.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Jaguars who stood out in preseason opener vs. Saints
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — 5 positions to watch in Saints vs. Jaguars preseason opener
"Despite most starters not seeing the field, there are a few positions to watch very closely when the Saints host the Jaguars in their preseason opener
"With Jacksonville's starters sitting out, several young Jaguars made the most of their opportunities in the preseason opener against New Orleans.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:19 AM5 Jaguars who stood out in preseason opener vs. Saints
With Jacksonville's starters sitting out, several young Jaguars made the most of their opportunities in the preseason opener against New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:03 PM5 positions to watch in Saints vs. Jaguars preseason opener
Despite most starters not seeing the field, there are a few positions to watch very closely when the Saints host the Jaguars in their preseason opener
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