The 53-man roster deadline is this Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, and the New Orleans Saints have many important decisions to make. Back at the end of May, I made my own early predictions for the final roster, but at that point, there was much uncertainty with many different positions. Now, after the preseason has concluded, some clarity was given on most of the roster, so let’s see how my final prediction looks.
Quarterbacks
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 17: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the start of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 17, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 17: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the start of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 17, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
QBs that made the roster: Tyler Shough (starter), Spencer Rattler (backup), Jake Haener
QB that did not: N/A
Running backs
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 17: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the start of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 17, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
RBs that made the roster: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Devin Neal,
RBs that did not: Velus Jones Jr., Xavavian Valladay, Marcus Yarns
Full Backs
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 01: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Caesars Superdome on December 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
FBs that made the roster: Taysom Hill (PUP)
FBs that did not: N/A
Wide Receivers
Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) and punter Kai Kroeger (32) and punter James Burnip (46) looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
WRs that made the roster: Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks, Mason Tipton, Devaughn Vele
WRs that did not: Kevin Austin Jr., Moochie Dixon, Dante Pettis, Cedrick Wilson, Roderick Daniels
Tight Ends
Aug 10, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
TEs that made the roster: Juwan Johnson, Treyton Welch, Foster Moreau (PUP), Jack Stoll
TEs that did not: Michael Jacobson, Moliki Motavao, Seth Green
Offensive Line
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Erik McCoy #78 of the New Orleans Saints looks on after being injured against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)
Offensive lineman who made the roster: Kelvin Banks (LT), Trevor Penning (LG), Erik McCoy (C), Cesar Ruiz (RG), Taliese Fuaga (RT), Dillon Radunz, Landon Young, Torricelli Simpkins III, Luke Fortner
Offensive linemen who did not: Easton Kilty, Kyle Hergel, Josiah Ezerim, Barry Wesley, Shane Lemieux, Jonathan Mendoza, Mike Panasiuk
Defensive Line
Jul 30, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Defensive lineman that made the roster: Chase Young, Cam Jordan, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Bryan Bresee, Nathan Shepherd, Vernon Broughton, Khristian Boyd, Chris Rumph III, Fadill Diggs
Defensive linemen that did not: Jasheen Davis, Omari Thomas, Jonah Williams, John Ridgeway III, Isaiah Foskey
Linebackers
Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Linebackers that made the roster: Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Danny Stutsman, Jaylan Ford, Isaiah Stalbird
Linebackers that did not: D’Marco Jackson, Tyreem Powell, Nephi Sewell
Cornerbacks
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JULY 25: Alontae Taylor #1 of the New Orleans Saints and Kool-Aid McKinstry #4 talk on the sideline during a training camp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images)
Cornerbacks that made the roster: Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alontae Taylor, Quincy Riley, Isaac Yiadom, Rico Payton
Cornerbacks that did not: Dalys Beanum, Jayden Price, Rejzohn Wright
Safeties
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid (21) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Safeties that made the roster: Justin Reid, Jonas Sanker, Ugo Amadi, Julian Blackmon, J.T. Gray, Jordan Howden
Safeties that did not: Terrell Burgess, Elliot Davison
Special Teams
Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints place kicker Blake Grupe (19) greets a teammate before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Players that made the roster: Blake Grupe (K), James Burnip (P), Zach Wood (LS)
Players that did not: Charlie Smyth, Kai Kroeger
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