It wasn’t all bad. While the New Orleans Saints finished their season with a disappointing 7-10 record, there were multiple bright spots along their roster. Whether it was young talent outperforming expectations or familiar faces taking their next steps, there were several positive surprises on the Saints roster in 2022.
While some players like rookie wide receiver Chris Olave and linebacker Pete Werner were excellent, this list is going to focus on players that we did not expect to have larger roles in 2022. But those that did and found a way to shine in their opportunities were plentiful. These players are among the reasons for continued optimism around the Saints’ future in coming seasons.