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New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (left) and receiver Barion Brown (right) handshake after making a play at training camp.

A week into training camp, we take a gander at some questions that have arisen since it started last Wednesday.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (left) and receiver Barion Brown (right) handshake after making a play at training camp.

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A week into training camp, we take a gander at some questions that have arisen since it started last Wednesday.

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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Barion Brown (19) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Barrion Brown, Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance are battling for the Saints' WR3 role, with Brown emerging as the early standout.

Jul 30, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner (89) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Undrafted Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner will miss the first six games of the 2026 season after receiving a suspension from the NFL.

Saints wide receiver Barion Brown ends practice with a TD reception

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Deep ball adjustment hauls in a 48-yard TD to end practice.

Nov 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) reacts after making a tackle against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

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New Orleans Saints 2nd year linebacker from Oklahoma is feeling the difference.

Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints center Cesar Ruiz (51) blocks Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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A pair of New Orleans Saints O-Linemen spoke after Wednesday's practice.

Wednesday Training Camp Crowd at Saints Facility

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The New Orleans Saints held their sixth training camp practice at the Metairie facility.

Jul 28, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton (15) is hit on a pass by safety Julian Blackmon (28) at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon is hoping to turn things around after his injuries.

Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints punter Ryan Wright hold the ball on a kick by kicker Tanner Brown (46) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Former Tulane punter, Ryan Wright is glad to be back, even with the New Orleans heat.

Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant (86) warms up before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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New Orleans added depth in free agency and in the draft.

Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) reacts to a play against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Wyoming alum has grown exponentially since signing with the Saints as an undrafted free agent.

Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) defends against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart (41) during a joint practice at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Banging around was intense as the Saints strapped on full gear for the first time.

Aug 1, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; General view of the indoor facility during training camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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On Monday, the pads are on as the Saints begin contact drills for 2026.

Jul 30, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints guard David Edwards (76) looks on during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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There was a hole to fill in the offensive line. New Orleans feels they have filled it.

Saints Indoor Practice Facility

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Plus a tough update on the Bresee injury.

LSU wide receiver, Barion Brown, during press for the Combine.

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The sixth round pick out of LSU is ON SI’s rookie pick to look out for this year.

Jul 30, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. (3) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Fifth year veteran Travis Etienne Jr comes back to Louisiana to kick start the Saints offense.

Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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2026 will be a better year with a healthy offensive line.

Jul 28, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) on ball drills during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Davis in gone, Elliss is back, Werner stays.

Saints defense going through stretches at training camp.

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The New Orleans Saints held day three of training camp in Metairie Saturday.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave all smiles after signing his new contract.

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The New Orleans Saints finished their first three-day jog of training camp today in Metairie.

Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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He began in New Orleans, left for Atlanta, and now is back home with a new job.

Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs in a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans cornerback Kemon Hall (40) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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New Orleans and their wideout have been working on an extension for a while.

Oct 5, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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Taking a pay cut, but returning to NOLA, Alvin Kamara feels good about his 10th year with the Saints.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) blocks against game-tying field goal attempt by the New York Giants

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The New Orleans Saints might be looking for some help via the open market on the defensive front.