Doesn't play during preseason
Johnson didn't see any action during the Saints' three-game preseason slate.
Johnson is locked in atop the depth chart at tight end for New Orleans, and with Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) set to miss at least the first four games of the season and no clear WR2 on the roster, Johnson could have a significant pass-catching role out of the gates. Tyler Shough has already predicted a big season for his former college teammate after Johnson was fantasy's overall TE5 in yards per game and TE8 in catches per game following last season's Rashid Shaheed trade ahead of Week 10. Turning 30 years old Sept. 13, Johnson is coming off a 77-889-3 campaign on 102 targets last season.
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Alvin Kamara
Remains sidelined at practice
Kamara (knee) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Finishes training camp healthy
Etienne was rested for all three of the Saints' preseason contests and is fully healthy heading into the team's Week 1 game in Detroit.
Tyler Shough
Shines in final camp practice
Shough drew positive reviews for his performance during the Saints' final practice of training camp Aug. 26, Grant Chachere of SI.com reports.
Kendre Miller
Only dealing with minor issue
Miller is believed to have sustained only a minor injury at Tuesday's practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Kendre Miller
Exits practice Tuesday
Miller exited Tuesday's practice alongside trainers with an apparent injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Charlie Smyth
Signed to Saints' practice squad
Smyth was signed to the Saints' practice squad Monday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Jordyn Tyson
Lands on IR, designated to return
Tyson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return by New Orleans on Sunday.
Zamir White
Released by New Orleans
White was released by the Saints on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Daniel Carlson
Set to work as New Orleans' kicker
Carlson has won the Saints' kicker competition, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Charlie Smyth
Loses kicking competition
Smyth was waived by the Saints on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.