ESPN reports that the New Orleans Saints have confirmed the signing of another high-profile sensational player.

RELEASE: The New Orleans Saints signed a six-year veteran following Juwan Johnson’s injury.
The mandatory minicamp concludes on Thursday, and the New Orleans Saints will have one and a half months to prepare for training camp.

Unfortunately, the Saints were hurt in minicamp. Their tight end suffered a recent injury.

The New Orleans Saints tight end suffered a foot injury.
Player with the New Orleans Saints, Juwan Johnson
November 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83), playing for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, reacts after the Atlanta Falcons have a first down in the first quarter. Brett Needs Credit

 

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Juwan Johnson broke his foot during the minicamp and will need surgery the following week. Although Johnson’s damage is irreversible, the Saints think he will recover in time for the start of the season.

The Saints acquired an accomplished tight end as a response to his injury.
The New Orleans Saints signed a veteran tight end.
The Las Vegas Raiders, Jesper Horsted
July 28, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) leads a drill at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center’s training camp. Credit Required: Lucas Peltier/USA TODAY Sports
Underhill from New Orleans, Nick.According to football reports, the Saints have signed Jesper Horsted.

Horsted is on his third team in his sixth season in the league. He has played in 41 games in his career, making one start, and has 14 receptions for 131 yards and three touchdowns.

A glimpse inside the New Orleans Saints’ tight end room, courtesy of Foster Moreau
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The Saints presently have seven tight ends on their roster: Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Dallin Holker, Horsted, Michael Jacobson, Tommy Hudson, and Taysom Hill (FLEX).

Horsted is going to compete for a roster position.
There will be competition for Jesper Horsted’s spot on the roster.
Bears in Chicago, Horsted, Jesper
The USA; Paradise, Nevada; October 10, 2021 Chicago Bears tight end Jesper Horsted (87) catches a touchdown pass during a game at Allegiant Stadium as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) stops the play. It is necessary to give credit to USA TODAY Sports’ Stephen R. Sylvanie.
On the roster, Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill, and Juwan Johnson are locks, but the last position is up for grabs. For the final roster spot, Horsted will compete against Dallin Holker, Michael Jacobson, and Tommy Hudson.