{
  "id": 2857515,
  "title": "Updated Saints 53-man roster projection after two preseason games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/updated-saints-53-man-roster-projection-after-two-preseason-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T19:55:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/updated-saints-53-man-roster-195549431.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Orleans Saints have released their updated 53-man roster projection following two preseason games. Quarterbacks Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler made the cut, while Zach Wilson and Hunter Dekkers were removed. Running backs Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Audric Estime retained their spots, with Devin Neal and Ty Chandler also confirmed. Tight end Noah Fant and wide receiver Chris Olave were retained, while Mason Tipton was left out. The special teams unit will feature Zach Wood, Ryan Wright, and Tanner Brown, with Charlie Smyth being cut.",
  "summary": "How have two preseason games changed our New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster projection? Here's where things stand a week from the roster cuts deadline.",
  "key_points": [
    "Quarterbacks Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler make 53-man roster",
    "Zach Wilson and Hunter Dekkers removed from final roster",
    "Running backs Etienne, Kamara, Miller, Estime retain spots"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}