Saints' Tight End Battle: Welch Faces Uphill Climb

0:00It's March 20th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more Teen News every day. The New Orleans Saints brought in head coach Kellyn Moore, last February to shake up their offense, and while things improved late in the 20, 25 season tied in state a weak spot. They added depth players like 25-year-old Trayton Welch, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound, undrafted free agent for Wyoming, but the position got little attention overall. Welch signed with the Cleveland Browns after the 2024 draft, but got cut in preseason. The Saints then picked him up for their practice squad, kept him there through the year, and signed him to a reserved future deal afterward. He bounced between the practice squad and active roster in 2025. Even with starters Taisam Hill and Foster Moreau sidelined early due to injuries, Welch saw action in just three games. He locked 16 offensive snaps in 21 on special teams, with no targets or stats to show for it.

1:00Other backups failed to step up too, leaving Juwan Johnson as the main option. This offseason, the Saints signed veteran tight-in no offense in free agency, boosting their depth right away. That move dims the outlook for Welch and similar French players trying to stick around. Looking ahead, New Orleans seems focused on stabilizing tight-in before next season kicks off, leaving guys like Welch fighting an uphill battle for. A roster spot.