New Orleans Saints Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC South · Kellen Moore · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The New Orleans Saints 2026 depth chart has Tyler Shough at quarterback (backup: Spencer Rattler), Alvin Kamara as the lead running back, Chris Olave, Bryce Lance and Devaughn Vele at wide receiver and Juwan Johnson at tight end. The Saints are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Kellen Moore. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Saints Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Tyler Shough | Spencer Rattler | Zach Wilson |
| RBRunning Back | Alvin Kamara | Kendre Miller | CJ Donaldson |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Chris Olave | Kevin Austin Jr. | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Bryce Lance | Barion Brown | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Devaughn Vele | — | — |
| TETight End | Juwan Johnson | Noah Fant | Oscar Delp |
| LTLeft Tackle | Asim Richards | — | — |
| LGLeft Guard | David Edwards | — | — |
| CCenter | Erik McCoy | William Sherman | — |
| RGRight Guard | Cesar Ruiz | Jeremiah Wright | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Taliese Fuaga | Mason Murphy | — |
Saints Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | Vernon Broughton | Colby Wooden | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Davon Godchaux | Christen Miller | Khristian Boyd |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Nathan Shepherd | John Ridgeway III | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Carl Granderson | Cameron Jordan | — |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Kaden Elliss | Chris Rumph II | Isaiah Stalbird |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Pete Werner | Danny Stutsman | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Chase Young | Anfernee Jennings | Tyree Wilson |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Kool-Aid McKinstry | Martin Emerson Jr. | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Justin Reid | Jordan Howden | — |
| FSFree Safety | Julian Blackmon | Mike Reid | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Quincy Riley | Decamerion Richardson | — |
| NBNickel Back | Jonas Sanker | Jayden Price | — |
Saints Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Daniel Carlson | — | — |
| PPunter | Ryan Wright | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Barion Brown | Kendre Miller | Jayden Price |
| PRPunt Returner | Barion Brown | Jayden Price | — |
Saints 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Detroit Lions | L 30-31 (OT) |
| Week 2 | at Baltimore Ravens | W 24-17 |
| Week 3 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 27-35 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- IR: WR Jordyn Tyson (1st-round pick), RB Ty Chandler, DL Bryan Bresee; several on PUP
Saints: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
New Orleans finished 6-10 in 2025, last in the NFC South. Tyler Shough enters 2026 as the starting quarterback after taking over midseason. The Saints signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency and drafted Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson No. 8 overall.
2025 season: 6-10 · 4th NFC South.
Saints Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Saints starting quarterback in 2026?
Tyler Shough is the New Orleans Saints QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Spencer Rattler as the backup.
Who is the Saints starting running back?
Alvin Kamara is RB1, followed by Kendre Miller.
Who are the Saints starting wide receivers?
The top three Saints receivers are Chris Olave, Bryce Lance and Devaughn Vele.
Who is the Saints starting tight end?
Juwan Johnson is the TE1 on the New Orleans Saints depth chart.
Who is the Saints kicker?
Daniel Carlson is the kicker and Ryan Wright is the punter.
What is the Saints record in 2026?
The New Orleans Saints are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Kellen Moore.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.