Under the weather
Johnson did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness.
Johnson's absence from Wednesday's practice was likely a precautionary measure, and the veteran tight end will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of the Saints' Week 2 road tilt against the Ravens on Sunday. Johnson had a career year in 2025 and produced a 3-54-1 receiving line (on seven targets) during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. With rookie first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve, Johnson, Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele are likely going to be the go-to targets in the passing game for quarterback Tyler Shough.
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Alvin Kamara
Good to go for Week 2
Kamara (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Daniel Carlson
Nearly hero in overtime loss
Carlson made one of two field-goal tries and converted all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss at Detroit.
Kendre Miller
Finds end zone in Week 1 loss
Miller turned nine carries into 30 yards and a touchdown while adding a 19-yard kickoff return during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Noah Fant
Scores in Week 1 loss
Fant caught four of his eight targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
Juwan Johnson
Scores touchdown in OT loss
Johnson caught three of his seven targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
Tyler Shough
Tops 400 yards in OT loss to Detroit
Shough completed 35 of 56 passes for 410 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions. He added eight yards on four carries and fumbled twice, losing one of them.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Busy as receiver in Saints debut
Etienne carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught seven of nine targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
Chris Olave
Huge start to season in Week 1 loss
Olave caught 10 of 13 targets for 182 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
Devaughn Vele
Steps up in Tyson's absence
Vele caught seven passes on nine targets for 69 yards and a touchdown during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Alvin Kamara
Inactive for Week 1
Kamara (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.