After a day off on Sunday, the Saints return to the practice field today. With Michael Thomas set to miss the start of the season the Saints are now thin at receiver. This could lead to running back Alvin Kamara becoming a bigger part of the passing game. Quarterback Taysom Hill says while Kamara will definitely get his touches, they plan to utilize everyone in the passing game.
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The Saints have signed free agent running back Devonta Freeman. The former Florida State Seminole has played in the NFL for seven seasons, six of them for Atlanta and last year with the New York Giants. He only played in five games last season, rushing for 172 yards and one touchdown.

In football recruiting news…Ponchatoula Safety Jacoby Matthews has de-committed from LSU. He’s a five star prospect and 24-7 sports ranks him as the second best safety in the nation.

But one of the top offensive lineman in Louisiana has committed to LSU. Catholic HIgh of Baton Rouge’s Emery Jones has given a verbal pledge to LSU after also considering Florida State. He’s six-foot-five, 342 pounds and a four-star prospect. He’s rated as the 13th best prospect in Louisiana’s 2022 class.

Lake Charles College Prep receiver Keshlon Jackson has committed to Louisiana Tech. The six-foot, 170-pounder is a three-star recruit.

In Olympics news, former LSU tennis All-American Michael Venus has won bronze medal in men’s doubles. He’s the first person from LSU to win a medal in tennis and it’s the first for New Zealand.

Former LSU standout JuVaughn Harrison finished seventh in the high jump. He entered the event as the third best in the world in the high jump.