New Orleans Saints reveal new 'Gameday Golds' jerseys for the 2024 season, but Taysom Hill & Foster Moreau land on the PUP list. Get the latest on the new look.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The New Orleans Saints gave fans a major dose of excitement and a shot of concern on Tuesday, creating a classic 'good news, bad news' scenario just as training camp gets underway. The team struck gold, literally, by unveiling a stunning new alternate jersey. However, the shine was slightly dimmed by the news that versatile weapon Taysom Hill and reliable tight end Foster Moreau will begin camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
We're excited to get to work and see who steps up in camp.
For only the second time in franchise history, the Saints will don gold jerseys. The new 'Gameday Golds' alternate uniform features a vibrant gold top with black sleeve cuffs, paired with the team's standard black pants. The most striking detail, however, may be on the iconic black helmet, which now features a tapered center stripe composed of tiny, repeating fleur-de-lis marks. While the team hasn't announced which games will feature the new look, the NFL's relaxed uniform policy means Who Dat Nation could see them multiple times this season.
Just as camp is set to begin, the Saints' tight end room has been hit with uncertainty. Both Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau were placed on the PUP list, meaning they can attend meetings but cannot practice until they are medically cleared. While the team offered no specifics on their injuries, their absence creates an immediate test of depth at a crucial position and places more pressure on Juwan Johnson and the rest of the group to perform from day one.
Head Coach Kellen Moore addressed the media from the team facility, establishing a clear theme for training camp: competition. He stressed the importance of depth, a point underscored by the injuries to Hill and Moreau, and praised the veteran leadership of players like Demario Davis and Alvin Kamara in setting the standard. Moore's message was direct, emphasizing that jobs are on the line and that the coming weeks are about finding the best players to put the team in a position to win.
Every team starts 0-0, and for the Saints, that clean slate feels like a massive opportunity. After a 2024 season that saw them finish with a disappointing 2-4 division record and a 4-8 conference mark, the path to the playoffs is clear: they must dominate the NFC South. Building on the production of key players like Alvin Kamara (950 rushing yards, 6 TDs last season) and Demario Davis (136 tackles) will be paramount. With Derek Carr (2,145 passing yards, 15 TDs, 5 INTs) entering another year in the system, the pieces are in place to make a serious run at the division crown.
It was a day of flash and caution for the Saints. While the 'Gameday Golds' have the fanbase buzzing, the real story will be written on the practice fields of the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. With key players sidelined, the challenge is clear and the competition is on. All eyes will now be on training camp to see who seizes this opportunity and how the team builds its foundation for a run at the NFC South title.
