Saints players look to earn captain's patches during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The New Orleans Saints are facing a leadership gap as three captains have left the team in recent months. Head coach Kellen Moore will need players to step up to fill these roles ahead of the upcoming season. With Tyler Shough expected to establish himself as the starting quarterback, Kaden Elliss is among those vying for a leadership role after returning from Atlanta. Ryan Wright also aims to prove his worth as part of the kicking game in a new leadership dynamic. Training camp will be crucial for these players to secure their spots as team captains.
- •Three captains have departed the Saints this offseason.
- •Tyler Shough aims to prove himself as the starting quarterback.
- •Kaden Elliss returns to New Orleans after a season in Atlanta.
- •Ryan Wright looks to establish himself as a leader in the kicking game.
- •Training camp is essential for players vying for captaincy.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — These Saints players must step up, earn captain's patches this season
"After losing three captains in the last eight months, these New Orleans Saints players must step up and earn captain's patches this season.
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