Optimistic about 2022
Trautman feels more athletic and healthier than he did at this time last season and wants to be a bigger part of the Saints' passing attack in 2022, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.
Trautman spent most of 2021 atop the Saints' tight end depth chart but didn't do much with the opportunity, totaling just 263 yards and two touchdowns. With a healthy Michael Thomas and rookie first-round pick Chris Olave expected to draw more defensive attention on the outside, Trautman should have more space to get open inside and expects to help the team control the ball by moving the chains.
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Malcolm Brown
RB | NO
Cut loose by Saints
The Saints released Brown on Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Michael Thomas
WR | NO
Dominates Wednesday's practice
Thomas was the top performer at practice Wednesday, according to WWL 4 Staff.
Jameis Winston
QB | NO
Dubbed day-to-day by coach
Coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Winston (knee/foot) is day-to-day, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Jameis Winston
QB | NO
Won't play Saturday
Winston (knee/foot) is believed to have avoided a serious injury but won't suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Texans, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.
Jameis Winston
QB | NO
Injures foot, not ankle Monday
Winston (knee) sustained a foot injury at Monday's practice, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Jameis Winston
QB | NO
Rolls ankle Monday
Coach Dennis Allen indicated that Winston (knee) "rolled his ankle" during Monday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Tony Jones Jr.
RB | NO
Stepping up in practice
Jones is competing with Devine Ozigbo, Abram Smith and Dwayne Washington for a roster spot as a backup running back, Luke Johnson of nola.com reports.
Taysom Hill
TE | NO
Returns to individual drills
Hill (ribs) did individual work at Thursday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Kawaan Baker
WR | NO
Suspended six games
Baker has been suspended six games for violating the league's PED policy, Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports.
Mark Ingram II
RB | NO
Mixing in with starters
Ingram has been getting some work with the first-team offense this summer, SI.com's John Hendrix reports.