Jim Derry

Joined: Apr 16, 2026

Jim Derry is the Publisher / Beat Writer for New Orleans Saints On SI and has hosted the Dattitude Podcast since September 2021. He is a native New Orleanian and previously worked for The Times-Picayune for 35 years, working several jobs in the news room, including covering the Saints, the NFL and sports betting. Jim also is a play-by-play broadcaster for Varsity Sports Now Louisiana, calling local high school and college games. Email: jim@jimderry.com. X: @JimDerryJr.

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is coming off his best season ever as a pro.

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Addressing special teams obviously has been a priority, as we rank the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players

New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner is entering his sixth season in the NFL.

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As we rank the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players, we wonder how loss of Demario Davis will affect Werner’s game?

Punter Ryan Wright signed with the New Orleans Saints in free agency in March 2026 after playing his first four seasons in Minnesota.

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New Orleans hasn’t had a punter above the bottom 4 since 2022, as we rank the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players of 2026

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will turn 31 on July 25, just as the team is beginning what would be his 10th NFL training camp.

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The nine-year vet could be one heck of an RB2 if he remains in Black and Gold, as we rank the team's Top 25 players of 2026

Running back Alvin Kamara clearly wants to come back to the New Orleans Saints. But does the team want him back? They have not been very clear on the subject.

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Ever since AK41 showed up at OTAs on Wednesday, Who Dat hope is sky high the all-time great can return to form

Jonas Sanker is moving from safety to the New Orleans Saints star (hybrid) cornerback in 2026 after starting 16 games in his rookie season.

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As a rookie, Sanker shot up the depth chart. He’s now an unquestioned starter, as we rank the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players of 2026

Running back Alvin Kamara showed up to New Orleans Saints OTAs, but what now?

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Why do questions linger around 2026 status of the franchise’s all-time leading rusher?

Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is entering his 10th season in the NFL and second in New Orleans, which is about 80 miles from his childhood home of Plaquemine, La.

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We take a look at the nine-year vet who will be a free agent at season’s end, as we rank the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players of 2026

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee looks to take the next step in his career in 2025.

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The former first-rounder learning Brandon Staley’s defense; we continue our ranking of the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players of 2026

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara showed up at OTAs on Wednesday, but does. that mean he's back for good?

Is the Saints' all-time leading rushing leader wanted back? Would he have to take a pay cut? There are more questions than answers.

Sixth-round selection Barion Brown comes to the Saints as the speedy returner they lost when Rashid Shaheed was traded to Seattle last season.

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We open our rankings of the Black and Gold’s Top 25 players of 2026 with what the Saints hope is the next Rashid Shaheed

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy hopes to stay healthy in 2026 - something he hasn't been able to do for the past two seasons. With new guard David Edwards in the fold, the Saints should have a much-improved unit this year.

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This team has been ranked in the bottom quarter of the league in offensive line the past few seasons. That should change in 2026.

Jim Derry

Joined: Apr 16, 2026

Saints TE Juwan Johnson: Can No. 14 Player in 2026 Continue Ascent in This Offense?

Saints Edge Carl Granderson: Lots of ‘Ifs’ at Position and for No. 15 Player in 2026

Saints G Cesar Ruiz: Much-Maligned OL Gets Help, is No. 16 Player in 2026

Saints CB Quincy Riley: Surprise Starter in 2025 is No. 17 Player in 2026

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Saints K Charlie Smyth: No. 18 Player in 2026 Could Be Long-Term Answer in N.O.

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Saints LB Pete Werner: Consistency Has Been Name of Game for No. 19 Player of 2026

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Saints P Ryan Wright: Major Upgrade on Special Teams Is Our No. 20 Player in 2026

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara: Will No. 21 Player in 2026 Be Here in September?

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Saints Mailbag (June 5): You Can Doubt Alvin Kamara at Your Own Peril, Pal

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Saints DB Jonas Sanker: From 3rd-Round Pick in 2025 To No. 22 Player in 2026

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Here Are 3 Options For Saints After Alvin Kamara Shows Up At Team Facility

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Saints DL Davon Godchaux: Does No. 23 Player in 2026 Have One More Great Season?

Saints DL Bryan Bresee: A Big Step Up for No. 24 Player in 2026?

Alvin Kamara Reports to Saints OTAs. Moore Says, ‘That Room Can Always Use Some Depth.’

Saints Returner Barion Brown: Potential Diamond in the Rough is No. 25 Player

Saints Center Erik McCoy is Glad To Have Guard David Edwards In New Orleans