So let's break it down, position by position, to get an idea of who could be available when they kick off on Sunday:
Quarterbacks (3)
Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Sainte quarterback Derek Carr (4) and fullback Adam Prentice (46) congratulate quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) after passing a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball to New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
53-man roster: Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims
Practice squad: Jacob Kibodi
Injured reserve: Kendre Miller
Fullbacks (1)
Aug 20, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) shakes hands with fans during practice at Yulman Stadium (Tulane). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
53-man roster: Adam Prentice
Tight ends (4)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
53-man roster: Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Dallin Holker, Taysom Hill
Practice squad: Michael Jacobson, Treyton Welch
Offensive line (8)
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
53-man roster: Taliese Fuaga (tackle), Lucas Patrick (guard/center), Erik McCoy (center), Cesar Ruiz (guard), Trevor Penning (tackle), Olisaemeka Udoh (guard/tackle), Landon Young (tackle), Nick Saldiveri (guard)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 29: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints and Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after Shaheed's receiving touchdown during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
53-man roster: Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Cedrick Wilson Jr., A.T. Perry, Bub Mean, Mason Tipton
Practice squad: Equanimeous St. Brown, Kevin Austin Jr.
Special teams (3)
Aug 20, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints punter Matthew Hayball (43) and New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (19) look on during practice at Yulman Stadium (Tulane). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
53-man roster: Matt Hayball (punter), Blake Grupe (kicker), Zach Wood (long snapper)
Practice squad: Charlie Smyth (kicker)
Defensive line (10)
August 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) rushes against San Francisco 49ers guard Jarrett Kingston (62) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
53-man roster: Cameron Jordan (end), Carl Granderson (end), Chase Young (end), Isaiah Foskey (end), Payton Turner (end), Nathan Shepherd (tackle), Bryan Bresee (tackle), Khalen Saunders (tackle), Khristian Boyd (tackle), John Ridgeway III (tackle)
Practice squad: Kendal Vickers (tackle), Niko Lalos (end)
On PUP: Tanoh Kpassagnon (end)
Injured reserve: Camron Peterson (tackle)
Linebackers (6)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Carl Granderson #96 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Demario Davis #56 after a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
53-man roster: Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Willie Gay Jr., Anfernee Orji, D’Marco Jackson, Jaylan Ford
Practice squad: Isaiah Stalbird
On PUP: Nephi Sewell
Safeties (4)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 01: Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the New Orleans Saints and Jack Stoll #89 of the Philadelphia Eagles react during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on January 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
53-man roster: Tyrann Mathieu, Will Harris, Jordan Howden, J.T. Gray
Practice squad: Johnathan Abram, Ugo Amadi, Millard Bradford
Cornerbacks (5)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kool-Aid McKinstry #14 of the New Orleans Saints looks on after playing the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on September 08, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Florida's announcement that they are bringing head coach Billy Napier for the 2025 season. They also look ahead to two Week 11 elimination games: Georgia vs. Ole Miss and Colorado vs. Texas Tech.
In today's edition: The best teams of each presidency, Warriors make statement in Boston, NFL power rankings, Jokić's historic stat line, Heisman watch, and more.
