2020 Saints roster locks, long-shots, and those on the roster bubble

The New Orleans Saints have assembled a talented 90-man roster for the 2020 season, but which players are locks, long shots, and on the edge

Special teams

Locks:

  • Wil Lutz (kicker)
  • Zach Wood (long snapper)
  • Thomas Morstead (punter)

Long shots:

  • Blake Gillikin (punter)

Could we really have a training camp competition at punter? It’s almost unthinkable, but Gillikin is a legitimate talent, and he’s the first punter the Saints have brought in for the summer since Morstead’s rookie year. Signs are pointing to New Orleans being open to change here even though Morstead has maintained a high level of play.

Still, we’ll believe it when we see it. Gillikin will have to really impress in order to unseat the veteran who’s been one of the best punters in the NFL over the last decade. But wilder things have happened.

Also, keep an eye on who is fielding those punts and kickoffs. Deonte Harris was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl return man last year, but Tennessee product Marquez Callaway has a strong resume on special teams. Harris should be the favorite to win that contest, but don’t assume it’s over before it’s started.

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