The New Orleans Saints have bolstered their receiving corps by agreeing to terms with wide receiver Stanley Morgan. The New Orleans native and St. Augustine High School alumnus has carved out a niche in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals as a standout special teamer and reserve wide receiver. His addition brings a dual-threat capability to the Saints’ roster. Morgan, at 6 feet and 205 pounds, is known for his solid build and tenacity on the field, contributing significantly on special teams with 30 stops (20 solo) across 51 games. Despite modest receiving numbers with the Bengals—five catches for 29 yards—Morgan’s college career at Nebraska tells a story of a more prolific pass-catcher. His tenure with the Cornhuskers was nothing short of record-breaking, as he left the program with the most receptions (189) and receiving yards (2,747), as well as tying for second in receiving touchdowns (22).
The Saints have agreed to terms with former Bengals WR Stanley Morgan, who played a key part on their spsecial teams units. New Orleans native, went to St. Aug.
In another strategic move, the Saints are reportedly hosting a high-profile free agent visit with Chase Young, as disclosed by NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. Young, a formidable force in the league known for his pass-rushing prowess, recorded 7.5 sacks last season while splitting time with the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders. The potential addition of Young could elevate the Saints’ defensive line to new heights, supplementing their pass rush with a player of proven ability. The visit, initially set for Friday, has been rescheduled, sparking further anticipation among the Saints faithful.
Meanwhile, the 49ers have made a savvy addition to their defensive backfield by signing veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom to a one-year contract. Yiadom’s performance last season was statistically impressive, as he was ranked third in the NFL in “tight window rate” according to Next Gen Stats. Allowing a mere 38.5 percent completion percentage on 39 targets, he was a formidable opponent in pass coverage. The former Saint, who played 50 percent of the snaps last season for New Orleans, stood out in man coverage, shadowing receivers with significant effectiveness. His contribution was not just in preventing completions but also in disrupting passes, with a tally of 16 pass breakups. Yiadom’s expertise in man coverage was underscored by his fifth-place ranking in man coverage success rate, making his departure a notable loss for the Saints and a gain for the 49ers.
