Doug Joubert· Aug 24, 2026
Joubert projects the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the cutdown deadline, naming every player he expects to make the team by position group, plus several players he expects to receive PUP/IR designations, and predicting Torricelli Simpkins will later be moved to the practice squad.
“Here is the On SI Saints prognostication for who makes the cutdown and who doesn't”
published in writing · Sports Illustrated · read the original →
58 checkable claims — 58 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 59 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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Who this take is about
- Erik McCoy
- New Orleans Saints
- Justin Reid
- Isaac Yiadom
- Asim Richards
- Nathan Shepherd
- Tyree Wilson
- Carl Granderson
- Bryce Lance
- Barion Brown
- Ryan Wright
- Tyler Shough
- Zach Wilson
- Travis Etienne
- Danny Stutsman
- Jaylan Ford
- Juwan Johnson
- Chase Young
- Cameron Jordan
- Davon Godchaux
- Alvin Kamara
- Pete Werner
- Cesar Ruiz
- Jonas Sanker
- Devin Neal
- Easton Kilty
- Will Sherman
- Kendre Miller
- David Edwards
- Kaden Elliss
- Elliott Davison
- T.J. Hall
- Jayden Price
- Taliese Fuaga
- Moliki Matavao
- Trey Palmer
- Vernon Broughton
- Michael Reid
- Chris Olave
- Kelvin Banks Jr.
- Torricelli Simpkins III
- Xavier Truss
- Christen Miller
- Bub Means
- Chris Rumph II
- Audric Estimé
- Isaiah Stalbird
- Charlie Smyth
- Quincy Riley
- Devaughn Vele
- Oscar Delp
- Jordyn Tyson
- Julian Blackmon
- Martin Emerson
- Anfernee Jennings
- Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Tanner Brown
- Zach Wood
- Noah Fant
58 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Roster Spot CallsErik McCoyNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Erik McCoy to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... Erik McCoy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJustin ReidNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Justin Reid to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Justin Reid”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsIsaac YiadomNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Isaac Yiadom to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Isaac Yiadom”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAsim RichardsNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Asim Richards to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... Asim Richards”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nathan Shepherd to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Nathan Shepherd”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTyree WilsonNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Tyree Wilson to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Tyree Wilson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carl Granderson to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Carl Granderson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsBryce LanceNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Bryce Lance to make the roster
“Wide Receiver (6): ... Bryce Lance”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsBarion BrownNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Barion Brown to make the roster
“Wide Receiver (6): ... Barion Brown”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsRyan WrightNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Ryan Wright to make the roster
“Ryan Wright (punter/holder)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTyler ShoughNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Tyler Shough to make the roster
“Quarterback (2): Tyler Shough”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsZach WilsonNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Zach Wilson to make the roster
“Quarterback (2): Tyler Shough, Zach Wilson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Travis Etienne to make the roster
“Running Backs (4): Travis Etienne Jr”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Danny Stutsman to make the roster
“Linebackers (5): ... Danny Stutsman”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJaylan FordNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Jaylan Ford to make the roster
“Linebackers (5): ... Jaylan Ford”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJuwan JohnsonNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“Tight End (3): Juwan Johnson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsChase YoungNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Chase Young to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): Chase Young”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cameron Jordan to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Cam Jordan”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Davon Godchaux to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Davon Godchaux”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAlvin KamaraNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Alvin Kamara to make the roster
“Running Backs (4): ... Alvin Kamara”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsPete WernerNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Pete Werner to make the roster
“Linebackers (5): ... Pete Werner”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsCesar RuizNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Cesar Ruiz to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... Cesar Ruiz”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJonas SankerNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Jonas Sanker”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDevin NealNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Devin Neal to make the roster
“- Devin Neal (PUP/IR designation, out for first four games))”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsEaston KiltyNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Easton Kilty to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... Easton Kitty”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsWill ShermanNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Will Sherman to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... William Sherman”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsKendre MillerNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Kendre Miller to make the roster
“Running Backs (4): ... Kendre Miller”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDavid EdwardsNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
David Edwards to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... David Edwards”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsKaden EllissNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Kaden Elliss to make the roster
“Linebackers (5): Kaden Elliss”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Elliott Davison to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Elliott Davison”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsT.J. HallNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
T.J. Hall to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... TJ Hall”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJayden PriceNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Jayden Price to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Jayden Price”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTaliese FuagaNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Taliese Fuaga to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... Taliese Fuaga”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Moliki Matavao to make the roster
“- Moliki Matavao (PUP/IR designation, out for first four games)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTrey PalmerNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Trey Palmer to make the roster
“Wide Receiver (6): ... Trey Palmer”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Vernon Broughton to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Vernon Broughton”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMichael ReidNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Michael Reid to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Mike Reid”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsChris OlaveNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Chris Olave to make the roster
“Wide Receiver (6): Chris Olave”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kelvin Banks Jr. to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): Kelvin Banks Jr”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Torricelli Simpkins III to make the roster
“We believe once TE Matavao returns, Simpkins will be moved to the Practice Squad”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsXavier TrussNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Xavier Truss to make the roster
“Offensive Line (10): ... Xavier Trust”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Christen Miller to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Christen Miller”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsBub MeansNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Bub Means to make the roster
“Wide Receiver (6): ... Bub Means”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Rumph II to make the roster
“- Chris Rumph II (PUP/IR designation, out for first four games)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAudric EstiméNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Audric Estimé to make the roster
“Running Backs (4): ... Audric Estimé”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Isaiah Stalbird to make the roster
“Linebackers (5): ... Isaiah Stalbird”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsCharlie SmythNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Charlie Smyth to make the roster
“Charlie Smyth (kicker)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsQuincy RileyNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Quincy Riley to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Quincy Riley”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDevaughn VeleNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Devaughn Vele to make the roster
“Wide Receiver (6): ... Devaughn Vele”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsOscar DelpNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Oscar Delp to make the roster
“Tight End (3): ... Oscar Delp”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to make the roster
“- Jordyn Tyson (PUP/IR designation, out for first four games)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Julian Blackmon to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Julian Blackmon”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Martin Emerson to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): ... Martin Emerson Jr”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Anfernee Jennings to make the roster
“Defensive Line (9): ... Anfernee Jennings”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kool-Aid McKinstry to make the roster
“Defensive Backs (11): Kool-Aid McKinstry”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTanner BrownNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Tanner Brown to make the roster
“Rookie Tanner Brown has not proven to be better than the guy who kicked for you last year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsZach WoodNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Zach Wood to make the roster
“Special Teams (3): Zach Wood (long snapper)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsNoah FantNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Noah Fant to make the roster
“Tight End (3): ... Noah Fant”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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