New Orleans Saints

Jamaal Williams was not practicing at Saints OTAs on Tuesday. (Source: Mike Triplett on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams and Alvin Kamara were both absent from practice on Tuesday. Williams should remain in a similar role as last season behind Kamara in the Saints backfield.

Marshon Lattimore was not present for the first day of OTAs on Tuesday. Head coach Dennis Allen said he is aware of the reason he was not attending, but did not explain further. (Source: Ross Jackson on X)

Fantasy Impact: Lattimore's absence shouldn't raise too many red flags at this moment in time. The four-time Pro Bowler looks to remain a cornerstone on the Saints' defense for the 2024 season.

Alvin Kamara was not present for the first day of OTAs on Tuesday. Head coach Dennis Allen is aware of why Kamara did not attend, but did not elaborate. (Source: Ross Jackson on X)

Fantasy Impact: Kamara was one of twelve players that didn't attend OTAs, but at this point, it should be of no concern. The 28-year-old running back looks to continue to be a PPR monster entering the 2024 NFL season.

Taysom Hill was seen participating in individual drills at both fullback and tight end on the first day of OTAs for the Saints. The jack of all trades finished last year with 83 passing yards, 401 rushing yards, and 291 receiving yards. (Source: Mike Triplett on X)

Fantasy Impact: Hill is once again showcasing his ability to play multiple positions. After taking snaps mostly at quarterback and tight end last year, Hill looks to add fullback to his impressive repertoire. Most of Hill's rushing attempts last year came when he was under center at quarterback, so it makes sense that the Saints would also line him up in the backfield. Hill just being on the field opens up so many more possibilities for the entirety of the Saints' offense.

The Saints signed Will Harris. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harris spent the past five seasons with the Lions. He figures to add depth to the secondary for New Orleans.

The Saints signed Justin Herron to a one-year deal. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Herron recently spent two seasons with the Raiders after two years with the Patriots. He is expected to compete for a depth role on the offensive line with New Orleans.

The Saints signed Shane Lemieux to a one-year contract. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lemieux played just four seasons with the New York Giants last year before suffering a season-ending injury. He'll compete for a depth role on the Saints offensive line.

Dallin Holker has signed a deal to join the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. (Source: New Orleans Saints)

Fantasy Impact: Holker, a rookie tight end from Colorado State, surprisingly went undrafted in last week's NFL draft. He is now signing a deal to join the New Orleans Saints, where he will be able to compete for a roster spot. The Saints already have three strong tight ends, however, so his path to relevance seems murky at best at this point.

The Saints are reportedly preparing for the real possibility that Ryan Ramczyk is medically not able to play this season. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Saints coach Dennis Allen alluded to Ramczyk’s knee not responding as they hoped, and it’s unclear when or if it will. The two sides agreed to restructure his contract earlier in March.

The Saints agreed to terms with Ugo Amadi. (Source: New Orleans Saints on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Amadi will remain in New Orleans for a second season after spending time with the Seahawks, Chiefs and Titans. He'll provide depth in the secondary for the Saints, while likely also maintaining a role in special teams.

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with Olisaemeka Udoh. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Udoh had been with the Vikings for the previous five seasons. He'll provide depth on the offensive line for the Saints.

Chase Young is undergoing a neck procedure that is expected to sideline him into training camp. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Young, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Saints, is expected to be fully healthy by the start of next season. Schefter added that New Orleans was aware of his neck injury when signing him.

The New Orleans Saints are bringing in QB Nathan Peterman to compete for their backup quarterback spot. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Derek Carr as their starter, the Saints are signing further depth behind him after he dealt with several injuries in 2023. Jameis Winston was New Orleans' QB2 last year, but he has moved on to the Cleveland Browns. Last season's draft pick Jake Haener will compete for the QB2 gig alongside Peterman, who has reinvented himself after a rough start to his career.

The New Orleans Saints re-signed Adam Prentice. (Source: New Orleans Saints on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Prentice figures to remain in his fullback role with the Saints. He has made six starts across the past three seasons with New Orleans.

According to Saints beat reporter Nick Underhill, Michael Thomas is no longer under contract with the Saints, per source. He is now officially a free agent. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thomas will look for a change of scenery after struggling to stay healthy in recent seasons with the Saints. He'll likely sign a short-term, prove-it deal with a team as he looks to work his way back to his old self.

Jameis Winston is finalizing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Winston reportedly fielded interest from multiple teams and decided he’s going to Cleveland. He will backup Deshaun Watson with the Browns.

The Texans are expected to sign veteran DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Johnson will return to Houston for the second time in his career. The 28-year-old only appeared in nine games last season, tallying eight tackles and one interception.

The Saints and LB Demario Davis have agreed to a reworked deal. The deal is a two-year, $17.25M contract with $13.25M guaranteed. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Davis was in the final year of his contract, so this also ensures some security for Davis. The 35-year-old will likely finish out his time with the Saints if he plays out the remainder of this reworked deal.

The New Orleans Saints tendered Rashid Shaheed. (Source: Jason_OTC on Twiitter)

Fantasy Impact: Shaheed will return to the Saints as an exclusive rights free agent. He has impressed in a depth role the past two seasons with New Orleans to go along with a role in special teams. Shaheed figures to remain in a similar role next season.

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu has signed a one-year extension with the team to remain in the Big Easy for the next two years. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mathieu was approaching the final year of his deal but now he will remain in New Orleans for the next two seasons. This deal helped the Saints financially as well, helping lower his cap hit in 2024. Mathieu had four interceptions, 75 tackles and nine passes defended in 2023 while recording an 87.4 PFF coverage grade.