The ' 53-man roster has become official, as we are just a week away from the start of the 2021 regular season. With no Drew Brees, Sean Payton is putting his faith in the big-armed Jameis Winston, who was declared the starter after a quarterback battle with Taysom Hill. He won't have Michael Thomas to throw to at the beginning of the year, but does have a
Mo Alie-Cox Jersey budding star in Marquez Callaway.The Saints found themselves in a cap predicament at the very worst time this offseason, but were able to find a way to get below the set number. Still, it cost them parting ways with several starters via release or by allowing them to walk in free agency. This Saints roster will look different in 2021, but this team
Quenton Nelson T Shirts has enough talent to repeat as division champs.Below, we will break down the Saints' 2021 depth chart. It's not set in stone just yet, but we have enough information to go off of after cut-down day.PositionStarterBackupDepthDepthQBIan Book*RB Jr.WR (PUP)WRSWRTEGarrett GriffinLTLGCRGRTLandon Young*Winston is your new starting quarterback, which is a good move as Payton can continue to use Hill in a variety of different ways since he's not tied up being QB1. The wide receivers are an interesting group. Obviously you have Thomas, but with the lo s of , someone will have to step up in his place. That figures to be Callaway. The undrafted weapon out of Tenne see had an impre sive preseason, and caught 21 pa ses in 11 games last year. He also averaged 10.1 yards per reception and recorded three starts. Smith is another player who could have a bigger role in 2021, and he put up career numbers last year with 34 receptions for 448 yards and four touchdowns. I also liked that Harris became more of a legitimate receiver last year instead
Xavier Rhodes Jersey of just a return specialist. He caught 20 pa ses for 186 yards and a touchdown in nine games played. With and gone, the door is open for Trautman to make an impact at tight end in his second year. The third-round pick out of Dayton caught
Taylor Stallworth Jersey 15 pa ses for 171 yards and one touchdown in 2020.The starters on the offensive line look great on paper, but maintaining health will be paramount for this group. Armstead and Ramczyk are both fantastic tackles. Expect this group to be a top-10 unit again this season -- which will greatly help in Winston's transition.PositionStarterBackupDepthDepthDEDTDT (SUS)DEPayton Turner*OLBPete Werner*OLBCBCBPaulson Adebo*FSSSC.J. Gardner-JohnsonThe Saints picked up Davenport's
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Rob Windsor Jersey some i sues at cornerback this offseason. From retirements to surprise cuts, this unit could see an addition very soon via trade. As of now, Lattimore and Crawley are listed as the starters and the rookie Adebo should see some playing time as well.PositionStarterBackupKPLSKRDeonte HarrisMarquez CallawayPRDeonte HarrisMarquez Callaway
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