Saints evaluate kickoff and punt return options at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New Orleans Saints are assessing their kickoff and punt return options at training camp. Following the trade of All-Pro returner Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks, the team's return game struggled significantly last season. The Saints averaged only 6.1 yards on punt returns and below 25 yards on kickoffs after Shaheed's departure. Rookies Barion Brown and Ty Chandler are among those competing for the return roles, with Brown having a notable college record. The competition for these critical positions will be pivotal as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Rashid Shaheed traded to Seahawks impacted return game
- •Saints averaged 6.1 yards on punt returns last season
- •Barion Brown and Ty Chandler among returner candidates
- •Brown had a 29.3 average for kickoffs in college
- •Competition will be closely monitored throughout preseason
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Saints 2026 training camp preview: Kickoff and punt returners
"After trading All-Pro return man Rashid Shaheed, the New Orleans Saints desperately hope that someone can inject some life into their return game.
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