Saints look to key players for growth in 2026 preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The New Orleans Saints will begin their 2026 preseason against the Jaguars, focusing on several players looking to enhance their roles. QB Spencer Rattler aims to solidify his backup position after strong training camp performances. WR/KR Barion Brown has impressed as an offensive contributor beyond his special teams role, while OL Jeremiah Wright has an opportunity following Dillon Radunz's injury. DT Christen Miller seeks to step up due to injuries in the defensive line group. CB Jayden Price is performing well in a battle for position and WR Bryce Lance hopes to prove himself among a crowded receiving corps. Strong showings could reshape the depth chart and impact roster decisions ahead of the regular season.
- •Saints preseason begins against the Jaguars.
- •Spencer Rattler seeks to secure backup quarterback role.
- •Barion Brown aims for more offensive snaps.
- •Jeremiah Wright steps up following an injury to Dillon Radunz.
- •Christen Miller looks for a prominent role with defensive linemen injured.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — 6 Saints players with the most to gain during the 2026 preseason
"These six New Orleans Saints players have opportunities to earn significantly larger roles during the 2026 NFL preseason. That starts against the Jags
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