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
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.
Juwan Johnson
Minimal output on four catches
Johnson brought in four of five targets for 16 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Devaughn Vele
Quiet in Week 5 loss
Vele secured four of six targets for 26 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.