Saints players under pressure in preseason opener against Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The New Orleans Saints are set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason opener on August 14, 2026. Many starters will not participate, giving the team's reserves a chance to prove themselves. Seven players are highlighted as particularly under pressure to perform, including quarterback Zach Wilson and running back Kendre Miller, who is returning from injury. The game will offer these players an opportunity to secure their spots on the final roster, with performance potentially impacting their futures with the team.
- •Zach Wilson faces pressure to show quarterback potential.
- •Kendre Miller is returning from a torn ACL injury.
- •Several players are competing for roster survival in preseason.
- •Saints starters are mostly sitting out the game.
- •Performance could influence final roster decisions.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — 7 Saints players under pressure in first preseason game vs. Jaguars
"These seven New Orleans Saints players are under the most pressure to deliver strong performances in Saturday’s preseason opener with the Jaguars.
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