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NFL · Week 8 · Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET
New Orleans Saints Depth Chart 2026
Starters: QB Tyler Shough, RB Alvin Kamara, WR1 Chris Olave, WR2 Devaughn Vele, WR3 Bryce Lance, TE Juwan Johnson.
Next game: vs the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
Who is out on the Saints depth chart
3 players listed first at a position on the injury report: Cesar Ruiz (right guard, out, knee), Nathan Shepherd (nose tackle, out, illness), Justin Reid (strong safety, questionable, concussion (concussion)).
Also on the report: CJ Donaldson (questionable), Treyton Welch (out), Tyree Wilson (out), Zach Wilson (out), Mike Reid (out), John Ridgeway III (out), Jordyn Tyson (injured reserve).
Full list with the injury and the status: Saints injury report.
Saints depth chart position by position
Saints offense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Tyler Shough | Spencer Rattler | Zach Wilson (out) | - |
| Running Back | Alvin Kamara | Kendre Miller | CJ Donaldson (questionable) | Travis Etienne Jr. |
| Wide Receiver 1 | Chris Olave | Barion Brown | Mason Tipton | - |
| Wide Receiver 2 | Devaughn Vele | Cedric Tillman | - | - |
| Wide Receiver 3 | Bryce Lance | Jordyn Tyson (injured reserve) | - | - |
| Tight End | Juwan Johnson | Noah Fant | Oscar Delp | Treyton Welch (out) |
| Left Tackle | Asim Richards | Mason Murphy | Kelvin Banks Jr. | - |
| Left Guard | David Edwards | William Sherman | Dillon Radunz | - |
| Center | Erik McCoy | - | - | - |
| Right Guard | Cesar Ruiz (out) | Jeremiah Wright | Nick Saldiveri | - |
| Right Tackle | Taliese Fuaga | Mason Murphy | Easton Kilty | - |
Saints defense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Defensive End | Cameron Jordan | Colby Wooden | John Ridgeway III (out) | - |
| Nose Tackle | Nathan Shepherd (out) | Christen Miller | Davon Godchaux | Khristian Boyd |
| Right Defensive End | Vernon Broughton | Tyree Wilson (out) | Bryan Bresee | - |
| Weakside Linebacker | Carl Granderson | Anfernee Jennings | Chris Rumph II | - |
| Left Inside Linebacker | Kaden Elliss | Isaiah Stalbird | - | - |
| Right Inside Linebacker | Pete Werner | Danny Stutsman | Jaylan Ford | - |
| Strongside Linebacker | Chase Young | - | - | - |
| Left Cornerback | Kool-Aid McKinstry | Decamerion Richardson | Mike Reid (out) | David Long Jr. |
| Right Cornerback | Martin Emerson Jr. | Quincy Riley | Rejzohn Wright | - |
| Nickel Back | Jonas Sanker | Jordan Howden | - | - |
| Strong Safety | Justin Reid (questionable) | Lorenzo Styles Jr. | - | - |
| Free Safety | Julian Blackmon | Jonas Sanker | - | - |
Saints special teams depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Kicker | Daniel Carlson | - | - | - |
| Punter | Ryan Wright | - | - | - |
| Holder | Ryan Wright | - | - | - |
| Long Snapper | Zach Wood | - | - | - |
| Kick Returner | Barion Brown | Bryce Lance | Kendre Miller | Mason Tipton |
| Punt Returner | Barion Brown | Mason Tipton | - | - |
Order as listed on the team's public depth chart; an injured player keeps his spot until the team moves him. Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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FAQ
Who is the Saints starting quarterback?
Tyler Shough is listed first at quarterback on the New Orleans Saints depth chart.
Which Saints starters are hurt?
Cesar Ruiz (right guard, out, knee), Nathan Shepherd (nose tackle, out, illness), Justin Reid (strong safety, questionable, concussion (concussion)).
How often is the depth chart updated?
Every day, from the team's public depth chart and the official injury report (last update Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET).
Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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