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From Tyler Shough’s breakout potential to New Orleans’ win outlook, we’re making some big predictions for the New Orleans Saints' 2026 season 👀⚜️

Check out all 3 predictions in the comments below and drop your thoughts! 🔗👇

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Chase Young is determined to build on his career-best 2025 in New Orleans, poised to turn last season's success into sustained, elite production as a fixture on the team's defensive line. 📈⚜️

New Orleans Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr. opens up on his journey back from a torn Achilles.⚜️

After missing the entire 2025 season recovering from a torn Achilles, New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. reflected on the mental and physical recovery process (via ).

While working back onto the field, Emerson admitted that the hardest part was the mental side of rehab.

“I was in a very dark mental space for a long time, and I didn't truthfully realize until I started climbing out of it,” Emerson said.

Now fully cleared and back in practice with New Orleans, the veteran cornerback looks back on the recovery with appreciation for how it changed his perspective.

“I don't take it for granted. I'm thankful for everything I went through,” Emerson said. “I learned a lot from it, and I'm a better person because of it.”

With a clear mind and a fresh start in New Orleans, Emerson is focused on making an impact in the Saints secondary this season.

ESPN believes the Saints could make a huge jump and finish 2026 with a top-10 rushing offense after ranking 31st at just 3.7 yards per carry last season.

Kellen Moore made improving the ground game a priority, adding Travis Etienne Jr., guard David Edwards and rookie TE Oscar Delp. With Jordyn Tyson expected to miss significant time, the run game could become even more important.

Moore previously helped orchestrate an elite rushing attack in Philadelphia, and ESPN believes he now has the pieces to transform New Orleans on the ground.

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Martin Emerson Jr. is officially back after missing the entire 2025 season with a ruptured Achilles, earning his place on the Saints’ 53-man roster.

Emerson impressed throughout camp and the preseason, consistently breaking up passes and even stepping into the first-team defense when Quincy Riley went down with an injury.

The former Cleveland Browns starter believes he still has another level to reach: “I haven’t played my best ball yet in my career. I feel like my best ball is in front of me.”

Kool-Aid McKinstry is establishing elite corner status in New Orleans 🏈🔥

After putting up 76 total tackles, 17 passes defensed, and three interceptions during his 2025 breakout campaign, the rising superstar turned the Caesars Superdome into absolute lockup.

Whenever top wideouts step onto the boundary, he smothers route trees with fluid athleticism and erased explosive plays all season long.

His rare range and shutdown instincts give Kellen Moore an elite cornerstone on defense, transforming the Saints secondary into a complete no-fly zone.

How he helps the team is by wiping out the opponent’s primary target on every single drive, completely shifting how offenses have to scheme against New Orleans. 🎯✨Kool-Aid McKinstry is establishing elite corner status in New Orleans 🏈🔥

After putting up 76 total tackles, 17 passes defensed, and three interceptions during his 2025 breakout campaign, the rising superstar turned the Caesars Superdome into absolute lockup.

Whenever top wideouts step onto the boundary, he smothers route trees with fluid athleticism and erased explosive plays all season long.

His rare range and shutdown instincts give Kellen Moore an elite cornerstone on defense, transforming the Saints secondary into a complete no-fly zone.

How he helps the team is by wiping out the opponent’s primary target on every single drive, completely shifting how offenses have to scheme against New Orleans. 🎯✨

Every time Travis Etienne touches the ball, he can take it the distance. Massive upgrade for the Saints run game this season.🏃‍♂️💨

New Orleans’ biggest roster mistake may have already happened on cutdown day 👀⚜️

One decision could prove costly as the Saints begin a new era in 2026.

Find out what went wrong and why it could come back to haunt New Orleans. Full breakdown in the comments 👇🔗