The Saints kicked off training camp today with two veteran additions. New Orleans welcomed back 2010 third round pick Jimmy Graham. Graham spent 5 seasons in black and gold putting up almost 5,000 yards and 51 touchdowns. The 36 year old tight end hasn’t played football since 2021, but head coach Dennis Allen said he’s in great shape and a veteran presence in the tight end room.
“We’ve got some young players that we feel good about and are looking to develop, and we felt like Jimmy was the perfect fit for that room.”
New Orleans also added 5-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner. Turner graduated from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans and was a standout at LSU. The 30 year old has spent nine seasons in the NFL, most of which were with the Carolina Panthers where Allen said he caused problems for his defense.
“He’s a tough, physical player that’s got a lot of starts under his belt, he’s played a lot of football, looked really good and in shape yesterday in the workout, and feel lie he’s a good addition for our team.”
One of the biggest storylines of camp will be who wins the starting outside corner spot alongside Marshon Lattimore. 2021 third round pick Paulson Adebo and 2022 second rounder Alontae Taylor started 12 and nine games last season respectively. Both young talents have shown they have what it takes to win the job, and Allen believes the cornerback room is one of the deepest on the roster.
“You want to talk about that position specifically, I think we’ve got several guys that have the ability to be starting corners in the National Football League, so yeah, I’m intrigued by that position as well as a lot of others.”
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