By Big Q, Saints Contributor
The New Orleans Saints are poised for an exciting 2025 NFL season with a well-balanced roster blending veteran leadership and emerging talent. Under Head Coach Kellen Moore, this team is built to compete at the highest level. Here’s the final projection of the Saints’ 53-man roster, complete with a depth chart for clarity.
Offense Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd String | 3rd String |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Tyler Shough | Spencer Rattler | Jake Haener |
| Running Back | Alvin Kamara | Kendre Miller | Devin Neal |
| Wide Receiver 1 | Chris Olave | Donovan Peoples-Jones | Bub Means |
| Wide Receiver 2 | Rashid Shaheed | Brandin Cooks | – |
| Tight End | Juwan Johnson | Foster Moreau | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Kelvin Banks Jr. | Barry Wesley | – |
| Left Guard | Trevor Penning | Dillon Radunz | – |
| Center | Erik McCoy | Will Clapp | – |
| Right Guard | Cesar Ruiz | Nick Saldiveri | – |
| Right Tackle | Taliese Fuaga | Landon Young | – |
Defense Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd String | 3rd String |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left DE | Bryan Bresee | Cameron Jordan | – |
| Nose Tackle | Davon Godchaux | Nathan Shepherd | – |
| Right DE | Vernon Broughton | Khalen Saunders | – |
| Weakside LB | Chase Young | Jonah Williams | Isaiah Foskey |
| Left ILB | Demario Davis | Danny Stutsman | – |
| Right ILB | Pete Werner | Jaylan Ford | Nephi Sewell |
| Strongside LB | Carl Granderson | Jasheen Davis | – |
| Left CB | Kool-Aid McKinstry | Isaac Yiadom | – |
| Right CB | Alontae Taylor | Quincy Riley | – |
| Free Safety | Tyrann Mathieu | Jonas Sanker | J.T. Gray |
| Strong Safety | Justin Reid | Jordan Howden | – |
| Nickel CB | Ugo Amadi | – | – |
Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd String |
|---|---|---|
| Kicker | Blake Grupe | – |
| Punter | James Burnip | – |
| Long Snapper | Zach Wood | – |
| Punt Returner | Rashid Shaheed | – |
| Kick Returner | Rashid Shaheed | – |
Final Thoughts
With 25 players on offense, 25 on defense, and 3 on special teams, this 53-man roster reflects a well-rounded team ready to contend in the NFC South. With Brandon Staley‘s defensive expertise and Kellen Moore’s offensive vision, the Saints are poised for a strong season on both sides of the ball.
