# Doug Joubert: 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. **Claimed:** Aug 24, 2026 **Pundit:** Doug Joubert — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/doug-joubert **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi/on-si-saints-projected-53-man-roster-01m0sszfh1jk 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. > Here is the On SI Saints prognostication for who makes the cutdown and who doesn't *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Erik McCoy to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Justin Reid to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Reid, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaac Yiadom to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaac Yiadom, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Asim Richards to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Asim Richards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Nathan Shepherd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nathan Shepherd, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyree Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyree Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carl Granderson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Lance to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bryce Lance, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Barion Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Barion Brown, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ryan Wright to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ryan Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Shough to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zach Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Travis Etienne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Travis Etienne, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Danny Stutsman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Danny Stutsman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylan Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylan Ford, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Juwan Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chase Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chase Young, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cameron Jordan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Davon Godchaux to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davon Godchaux, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Alvin Kamara to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Pete Werner to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cesar Ruiz to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jonas Sanker to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devin Neal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Easton Kilty to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Easton Kilty, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Will Sherman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Sherman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kendre Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **David Edwards to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: David Edwards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaden Elliss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaden Elliss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Elliott Davison to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Elliott Davison, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **T.J. Hall to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: T.J. Hall, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jayden Price to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Price, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Taliese Fuaga to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Taliese Fuaga, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Moliki Matavao to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Moliki Matavao, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trey Palmer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Palmer, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Vernon Broughton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Vernon Broughton, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Reid to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Michael Reid, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chris Olave to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kelvin Banks Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kelvin Banks Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Torricelli Simpkins III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Torricelli Simpkins III, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Xavier Truss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Xavier Truss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Christen Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christen Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bub Means to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bub Means, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chris Rumph II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Rumph II, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Audric Estimé to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Audric Estimé, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaiah Stalbird to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaiah Stalbird, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Charlie Smyth to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charlie Smyth, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quincy Riley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quincy Riley, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devaughn Vele to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devaughn Vele, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Oscar Delp to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Oscar Delp, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Julian Blackmon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Julian Blackmon, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Martin Emerson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Martin Emerson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Anfernee Jennings to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Anfernee Jennings, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kool-Aid McKinstry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kool-Aid McKinstry, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tanner Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tanner Brown, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zach Wood to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wood, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Noah Fant to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Noah Fant, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Erik McCoy — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/erik-mccoy - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/saints - Justin Reid — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/justin-reid - Isaac Yiadom — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/isaac-yiadom - Asim Richards — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/asim-richards - Nathan Shepherd — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nathan-shepherd - Tyree Wilson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyree-wilson - Carl Granderson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/carl-granderson - Bryce Lance — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/bryce-lance - Barion Brown — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/barion-brown - Ryan Wright — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ryan-wright - Tyler Shough — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-shough - Zach Wilson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zach-wilson - Travis Etienne — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/travis-etienne - Danny Stutsman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/danny-stutsman - Jaylan Ford — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylan-ford - Juwan Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/juwan-johnson - Chase Young — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chase-young - Cameron Jordan — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cameron-jordan - Davon Godchaux — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/davon-godchaux - Alvin Kamara — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/alvin-kamara - Pete Werner — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/pete-werner - Cesar Ruiz — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cesar-ruiz - Jonas Sanker — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jonas-sanker - Devin Neal — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/devin-neal - Easton Kilty — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/easton-kilty - Will Sherman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/will-sherman - Kendre Miller — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kendre-miller - David Edwards — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/david-edwards - Kaden Elliss — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kaden-elliss - Elliott Davison — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/elliott-davison - T.J. Hall — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/t-j-hall - Jayden Price — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jayden-price - Taliese Fuaga — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/taliese-fuaga - Moliki Matavao — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/moliki-matavao - Trey Palmer — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/trey-palmer - Vernon Broughton — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/vernon-broughton - Michael Reid — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/michael-reid - Chris Olave — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chris-olave - Kelvin Banks Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kelvin-banks-jr - Torricelli Simpkins III — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/torricelli-simpkins-iii - Xavier Truss — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/xavier-truss - Christen Miller — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/christen-miller - Bub Means — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/bub-means - Chris Rumph II — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chris-rumph-ii - Audric Estimé — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/audric-estime - Isaiah Stalbird — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/isaiah-stalbird - Charlie Smyth — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/charlie-smyth - Quincy Riley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quincy-riley - Devaughn Vele — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/devaughn-vele - Oscar Delp — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/oscar-delp - Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson - Julian Blackmon — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/julian-blackmon - Martin Emerson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/martin-emerson - Anfernee Jennings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/anfernee-jennings - Kool-Aid McKinstry — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kool-aid-mckinstry - Tanner Brown — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tanner-brown - Zach Wood — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zach-wood - Noah Fant — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/noah-fant ## What others said about the same people - Jake Ciely on Romeo Doubs: On a Fantasy Pros free-agency show, Jake Seely gave his projected 2026 landing spots for a long list of free agents, including Aaron Rodgers to Minnesota, Daniel Jones back to Indianapolis, Malik Willis to Miami, Alec Pierce to the Raiders, Mike Evans to the 49ers, Deebo Samuel to Pittsburgh, Kenneth Walker to Arizona, Breece Hall to Kansas City and Kyle Pitts and Dallas Goedert re-signing with their current teams. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9c205f56-6491-4dfc-8372-f92cf488d31f (scored 0) - Danny Parkins on Alvin Kamara: Filling in for Colin Cowherd, Parkins gave over/under picks for all 32 NFL teams for the 2025 season, plus specific win-total projections for several clubs. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8fb10c9f-9ceb-4be5-a8eb-c15baf405f23 (scored 0) - Colin Cowherd on Kelvin Banks Jr.: Cowherd delivered his own top-15 draft board — what he would do as GM of each team — pairing prospects with picks 1 through 15, and separately argued Shedeur Sanders is a far better prospect than Daniel Jones and that Aaron Rodgers should retire. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/1d3f1be7-f506-422a-af38-e6e32088f3e5 (scored 91.7) - Kyle Crabbs on Jonas Sanker: Crabbs projects all seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Cam Ward going No. 1 overall to Tennessee, Travis Hunter second to Cleveland and Abdul Carter third to the Giants. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/e8a40874-e85c-44ec-a4c8-b6f0edbd22d2 (scored 28.47) - Chris Rose on Chase Young: Hosting a mock free-agency draft, Rose predicted destinations for Nick Bolton, Carlton Davis, Russell Wilson, Malcolm Koonce, Stefon Diggs, Byron Murphy, Chase Young and Jacoby Brissett, plus Justin Fields returning to Pittsburgh, Ronnie Stanley leaving Baltimore, and the Browns trading up to No. 1 to take Cam Ward. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/854e8838-2328-4092-997e-8ad4ee22995d (scored 0) - Rhett Lewis on Tyler Shough: Lewis names Louisville's Tyler Shough as the new QB3 of the class — the third quarterback off the board — and views Milroe as a second-round selection. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/d116ab63-5271-4b18-838b-29bb93d58530 (scored 100) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Christian Booher on Devin Cochran: Booher lays out a projected Detroit Lions offensive depth chart ahead of the 2026 regular season, naming starters, backups and practice squad members at every offensive position. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c8fa7c98-626b-413d-ac56-ac6dc7cc764f (scored 0) - John Shipley on Jack Kiser: Shipley projects a full 16-player (plus one international/exemption spot) Jaguars practice squad for 2026, naming specific players at each position he expects to land there. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c0a52b7c-63b2-4e18-b7da-9342dbbc111f (scored 0) - Cody Rourke on Mitchell Fraboni: Rourke names the Ravens as the bounce-back team most likely to be dangerous in the AFC again, and says Houston's defense alone should carry the Texans into the postseason. He also expects long snapper Mitchell Fraboni to be one of Denver's practice-squad elevations for the Chiefs game, and slots Pat Bryant as Denver's third receiver behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ecf0b4d8-7096-41e4-b8bd-f37d5cdcd8d5 (scored 0) - Sayre Bedinger on Adam Prentice: Benninger expects Houston's elite defense to make them either a division winner or a wild card team, thinks Marvin Mims was trending toward being Denver's fourth receiver rather than just the return man, and figures Adam Prentice will be the Broncos' other practice-squad call-up. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ac244b64-ba35-48be-bad9-b54ef4f4fcfc (scored 0) - Bob Morris on Adam Prentice: Morris predicts Jarrett Stidham holds the backup QB job behind Bo Nix, Adam Prentice makes the 53-man roster as the fullback/fourth back, and Lucas Krull gets cut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/fbd4f215-eaf5-4bff-9431-d661656ff28a (scored 100) - Erick Trickel on Adam Prentice: After the Broncos' preseason opener, Trickel argued fullback Adam Prentice has shown enough value to earn a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the team's fourth running back options (Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Cody Schrader). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3b8bcd8c-c4ab-4a02-9bb6-39d20cae9d37 (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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