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Saints wide receiver reflects on Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s lateral play in Week 5

New Orleans #Saints wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown reflects on Kansas City #Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s lateral play in Week 5 | @EdEastonJr

It has been a week since Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shocked many watching nationally on Monday Night Football. Kelce’s lateral to teammate Samaje Perine continues to be the talk of the football world.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown spoke about the famous lateral play from Kelce during his most recent episode of the ‘St. Brown Podcast’ with broth Amon-Ra.

“I never knew that sh** was designed. Like, you know, your (Amon-Ra) sh** was designed. This sh** is not designed because I asked Willie Gay; he’s on our team. He’s from the Chiefs for the last four years,” said St. Brown. “I asked him, like that design, where he’s just doing it right now, he does it, but the running backs, they know to look out for when he catches the ball. So apparently, it’s his thing, which makes him a great player.”

Kelce has recently shared his side of the story on his podcast, comparing the moment to fast-break basketball. It is a significant moment that everyone shares their opinion regardless of which team you represent.

Amon-Ra St. Brown thinks the Saints’ 2-0 start is fake because of a typical poor Cowboys’ performance

Amon-Ra St. Brown thinks the Saints are being overrated for taking advantage of the cowardly Cowboys.

After a surprisingly dominant 2-0 start to the 2024 season, the New Orleans Saints have become one of the NFL’s early-year darlings. But for as good as the Saints have been so far, some of their success can probably be taken with a grain of salt.

At least, according to Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Why, you might ask?

Because St. Brown doesn’t think destroying the Cowboys 44-19 on one of their classic off-kilter afternoons (ahem, you know, when they don’t show up) is impressive.

On the latest episode of the St. Brown Podcast, Amon-Ra told his brother and long-time NFL veteran Equanimeous St. Brown — now with the Saints — that he’s not buying New Orleans’ resurgence. Per Amon-Ra, NFL teams shouldn’t get this much credit for beating up on the hapless Cowboys when they appear to have thrown in the towel.

You know, while I disagree, he kind of has a point:

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Not to take anything away from the Saints, but it is still early. And we have indeed been fooled by many teams who blew the Cowboys out only to show they were pretenders otherwise. There’s still much to learn about how good the Saints are and can be. With a home date against the Eagles this Sunday, we’ll probably get definitive clarity about where New Orleans stands in the NFL pecking order.

Saints elevate two players from their practice squad for Week 1 vs. Panthers

The Saints elevated two players from their practice squad for Week 1’s game with the Panthers, but it may not be who you expect:

The New Orleans Saints elevated two players from their practice squad for Week 1’s game with the Carolina Panthers, but it may not be who you expect. It takes just a glance at the injury report to explain why they’re available for the season opener.

Linebacker Khaleke Hudson and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers are both eligible to play on Sunday. Veteran nose tackle Khalen Saunders has been ruled out with a calf injury, so it makes sense to bring Vickers up as reinforcement for Bryan Bresee, Nathan Shepherd, Khristian Boyd, and John Ridgway III.

Backup linebackers D’Marco Jackson (calf) and Jaylan Ford (hamstring) are also unavailable, while strong side linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (back) is questionable. Starting weakside linebacker Pete Werner (shoulder) practiced fully this week but was listed on the injury report all three days. Hudson can man multiple spots at the second level so it’s smart to have him ready if he’s needed.

What’s interesting is who wasn’t brought up for this game. Neither wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown nor safety Johnathan Abram are available for Week 1 despite an injury to A.T. Perry (hand; he’s questionable after missing the last two days of practice) and Abram having run with the starters for much of the summer. That suggests either Will Harris or Jordan Howden will start next to Tyrann Mathieu, while offensively Perry will either play or be supplanted by a rookie like Bub Means or Mason Tipton. Stay tuned.

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Cameron Jordan pushes back on Amon-Ra St. Brown’s big Saints question

Cameron Jordan shut down Amon-Ra St. Brown’s claim that the Saints don’t believe in themselves. He argues they just need a chance:

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is back pushing the “New Orleans Saints don’t believe in themselves” button. He did it with his brother Equanimeous St. Brown earlier this offseason. Now, Amon-Ra tried it with team leader Cameron Jordan. That conversation went differently.

Jordan opened his response by saying, “Just because your brother didn’t know how to answer that question has nothing to do with me.” Of all the people to ask, Jordan was probably the last one to pose this question to. There may not be a member on the roster with greater belief that Jordan, and there’s even less who can convey better.

Jordan gave a clear-cut, straightforward “Yes” to the idea of whether or not the Saints believe they’re contenders. That wasn’t enough for Amon-Ra who wanted to know if the belief was the same as when New Orleans went the NFC championship game.

Jordan believes Week 4 is the true point in which you really know a team. This is when Jordan went on the offensive, telling the wide receiver “As confident as you can be right now, you’ve only really tasted playoff success once.”

It was an important statement to make because you’d think Amon-Ra played for the two-time Supeer Bowl champion Kansas Chiefs by his tone. The Lions should be a good team, but the NFL is volatile. Things change quickly. Confidence doesn’t immediately equate to success.

Jordan ended with a strong endorsement of the defense. “Our defensive line is crazy. Our linebackers studs. Our defensive back… stupid (talented).” There might be someone in the Saints locker room who doesn’t believe they can go the distance this year. But that person for sure isn’t Cameron Jordan.

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Saints release Equanimeous St. Brown, a likely pickup for the practice squad

The New Orleans Saints released veteran wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown at roster cuts, a likely pickup for the practice squad:

As the New Orleans Saints continue to make their roster cuts ahead of the cutdown deadline, the team made the decision to release wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, brother of Lions’ receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill first reported the release.

The decision to cut St. Brown comes after a productive preseason outing versus the Tennessee Titans where he caught three of his four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown.

St. Brown made waves early on in minicamp before sustaining an injury that put him out for a good portion of training camp. At 6-foot-5, St. Brown was a potential answer for the Saints need for a physical pass catcher but unfortunately wasn’t dealt much of an opportunity due to injury.

With that being said, as a veteran St. Brown is likely to find his way onto the practice squad tomorrow since he does not have to go on waivers. It’s a similar situation to safety Johnathan Abram, who was just released earlier Tuesday.

As far as his potential impact with the team in 2024 if brought back? St. Brown will likely serve as a practice squad elevation on game days as the team’s fifth receiver, being utilized as a good depth piece for the team. But a high-end pickup either through free agency or a trade could make him  expendable. Stay tuned.

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WATCH: Field-level view of Spencer Rattler TD pass to Equanimeous St. Brown

How’s this for fresh perspective? Check the field-level view of Spencer Rattler’s touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown:

How’s this for fresh perspective? Check the field-level view of Spencer Rattler’s touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown from the New Orleans Saints’ preseason game with the Tennessee Titans.

This was an important play for everyone involved. St. Brown needed to help his case amid competition for the final roster spots at wide receiver, while Rattler had to make this throw to get a point in his favor while fighting with Jake Haener to back up Derek Carr.

So it’s good to see both players rise to the occasion. And seeing the play from the field level rather than the high-angle broadcast view gives you some stronger appreciation for how big and fast these athletes are, and how the game can come down to a matter of inches. This play wouldn’t have happened without precision passing by Rattler and tight concentration from St. Brown. Kudos to both young players for coming through in a big spot.

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WATCH: Spencer Rattler throws must-see touchdown pass vs. Titans

Shout out to Spencer Rattler and Equanimeous St. Brown. They combined for a must-see touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans:

Whew. This New Orleans Saints big play was a dime from Spencer Rattler, and a great catch by Equanimeous St. Brown. The two Saints backups combined for a must-see touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in their final preseason game.

Rattler put enough air under his throw to place the ball where only St. Brown had a chance at catching it — helped by a pancake block from Trevor Penning at right tackle, which bought Rattler enough time to step up and deliver his pass. Six points for New Orleans. Not a bad way to hit paydirt from 21 yards out.

It’s exactly the type of play they both needed. Rattler is pushing Jake Haener for the opportunity to back up Derek Carr and be the first passer up from the bench this season. St. Brown is battling with a handful of different wideouts to round out the depth chart behind Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Cedrick Wilson Jr. We’ll see how this highlight factors into that calculus with roster cuts on the horizon.

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Multiple wide receivers, including Rashid Shaheed, return to Saints practice

Three Saints wide receivers returned to practice on Sunday after missing time with various injuries, including Rashid Shaheed:

The New Orleans Saints have dealt with various injuries at the wide receiver position throughout the offseason, and the position was relatively unimpressive during their first preseason matchup aside from A.T. Perry and Samson Nacua.

However, they may be getting some players back sooner rather than later, as Rashid Shaheed, Bub Means, and Equanimeous St. Brown all returned to practice today. According to Locked On Network’s Ross Jackson, the three returned to practice today, however, they did not participate in team drills.

These three returning is an extremely good sign, as all three have missed practice for significant amounts of time, with their injuries occurring on:

  • Equanimeous St. Brown: Jul. 30
  • Bub Means: Jul. 31
  • Rashid Shaheed: Aug. 3

Out of the 15 players who missed the preseason Week 1 game for the Saints, it is great to be getting many of them back before their next matchup to get them warmed up, or in the case of Means and St. Brown, see what they have. In addition to these three, Mason Tipton was also observed to be on the sideline as well, who would be nice to see in preseason after having a standout camp. We will see how they each progress through the week, but this is a great start overall.

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After series of injuries, Saints bring back a familiar face at wide receiver

The New Orleans Saints re-signed Marquez Callaway amid a series of injuries at wide receiver. He’s back for his third stint with the team:

The New Orleans Saints announced a couple of roster moves on Thursday, most notably that they had re-signed Marquez Callaway. His return comes amid a series of injuries at wide receiver. Veteran wideouts Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Equanimeous St. Brown as well as rookie draft pick Bub Means missed Wednesday’s practice after getting banged up. The Saints needed to restock.

And so Callaway is back for his third stint with the team, his first try in Klint Kubiak’s offense. The Saints chose to let him reach free agency after his practice squad contract expired back in January, and he initially signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they let him go on Tuesday.

Callaway first joined the Saints as a rookie free agent out of Tennessee, helping out in the return game and playing a bit part on offense in 2020. He broke out with 46 catches for 698 yards in 2021, scoring six touchdown receptions, but he hasn’t returned to those heights. In the meantime he’s followed Sean Payton to the Denver Broncos and tried out in Pittsburgh (as well as with the Las Vegas Raiders last summer).

The Saints also waived backup tight end Tommy Hudson with an injury designation to make room for Callaway. He’s likely headed for injured reserve should he clear waivers. Juwan Johnson, the starter, is still on the physically unable to perform list leaving Foster Moreau and Dallin Holker to handle most of the snaps in passing drills.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown shares brotherly trash talk on Saints’ Super Bowl chances

Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown told his brother Equanimeous St. Brown exactly what he thinks about his new Saints team’s Super Bowl hopes:

Here’s some brotherly trash talk from Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He shares a podcast with his brother Equanimeous St. Brown, who joined the New Orleans Saints this offseason, and while trading barbs on a  recent episode he quipped that “No one in your (expletive) room thinks they’re going to win a Super Bowl.”

Amon-Ra actually kicked off the episode expressing excitement his brother was on the Saints because he can talk trash about another team now; last season, Equanimeous played for the Lions’ division-rival Chicago Bears. This time it was about New Orleans’ Super Bowl hopes.

Equanimeous pushed back on this statement a couple of times. He initially stated the Saints do believe they can win and then turned to the up-and-down nature of the NFL. Equanimeous pointed to the Lions’ quick ascent to contenders. He doubted the Lions believed they could be a Super Bowl contender leading into a 2023 season that ended in a NFC championship  game appearance,

Amon-Ra saying only certain teams genuinely have Super Bowl aspirations was true. The Lions are much closer to a Super Bowl than the Saints, but there is likely belief in the Saints’ locker room for a turnaround.

The team has been far from contenders and haven’t earned the right to be considered that by anyone outside of the locker room. The only push back is the team’s belief in themselves still exists. It’s difficult to critique anyone else for having this opinion, though.

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