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Zach Wilson secures spot on New Orleans Saints 53-man roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Zach Wilson secures spot on New Orleans Saints 53-man roster
Summary

The New Orleans Saints retained quarterback Zach Wilson on their initial 53-man roster following the preseason. Wilson joined the team in free agency after stints with the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins. He competed with Spencer Rattler for backup duties behind Tyler Shough during the summer. While Wilson remains an athletic passer, he has experienced ongoing difficulties with accuracy and reading defensive coverage throughout his professional career. The Saints open their 2026 regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13. The team looks for the 27-year-old to potentially revive his career in a backup role.

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By the Numbers
  • •Zach Wilson remains on the New Orleans Saints roster as a backup quarterback.
  • •The Saints begin the regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
  • •Wilson signed with the team during the 2026 offseason.
  • •He competed with Spencer Rattler for the backup role behind Tyler Shough.
  • •Wilson was previously drafted second overall by the New York Jets in 2021.
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  • 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Zach Wilson is the Saints Player of Day 11
What they're saying
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The Saints are hoping that Zach Wilson can turn his career from first round draft bust into a successful NFL quarterback

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