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
Listed as questionable
Kamara (back) practiced on a limited basis Friday is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Chris Olave
Questionable for Week 6
Olave (illness) was limited at Friday's practice and will be listed as questionable for Week 6.
Alvin Kamara
Another limited session
Kamara (back) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Chris Olave
No practice Thursday
Olave (illness) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Alvin Kamara
Remains limited by back issue
Kamara (back) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Chris Olave
DNP due to illness
Olave didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Kendre Miller
Finds end zone in Week 5 loss
Miller turned 10 carries into 30 yards and a touchdown during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Noah Fant
Only one catch in return
Fant brought in his lone target for seven yards during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Jordyn Tyson
Not yet ready to practice
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Tyson (hamstring) is "progressing well" but isn't on track to return to practice this week, Jeff Nowak of WWL New Orleans reports.
Daniel Carlson
Misses PAT vs. Minnesota
Carlson went 1-for-2 on extra-point tries during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.