A lot can change in the space of a week. The New Orleans Saints have signed a number of players who shake up their roster projection, including a new starter at tight end and a veteran wide receiver who will put a lot of pressure on their younger players. That’s all happening in the wake of their recent rookie minicamp practices which introduced other new faces.
So with all that said, let’s update our 53-man roster projection. We’re also highlighting 16 players who could return on the practice squad, looking for guidance on the Week 1 depth chart from last season. This outlook will change once we’ve gotten a good look at the team in practice over the summer: