WR Donovan Peoples-Jones set to try out for Saints

New Orleans continues to look to add to their receiver room.

Veteran wide receiver Donovan People-Jones is set to try out for the New Orleans Saints at rookie minicamp.

Peoples-Jones, 26, was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Detroit Lions during the 2023 NFL season for a sixth-round pick. The veteran receiver brought in 13 receptions for 155 yards that year.

Peoples-Jones spent the 2024 season on the Lions practice squad after failing to make the 53-man pre-season roster.

Despite the lack of production during his last season as a starter and being a practice squad body, Peoples-Jones has experienced success in the league in the past. Over his five-year career, the 6-foot-2 pass catcher has accumulated 1,895 yards and 8 touchdowns.

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The Saints have expressed interest in adding a wideout after failing to land one in the NFL Draft. While the team has been linked to names such as Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper, they may settle for a cheaper option in Peoples-Jones.

Peoples-Jones utilizes his large frame and can become a red-zone threat for New Orleans. Despite only scoring 8 touchdowns throughout his career, the 6-foot-2 wide receiver scored 14 touchdowns over his final two seasons in college with the Michigan Wolverines, scoring a touchdown once every six receptions.

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The Saints will need to add depth and size to their wide receiver room. With Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Brandin Cooks set to be their starting wideouts, there is a major lack of size and injury concern. Adding Peoples-Jones could be a cheap boost to the receiver corps and give the team a young piece that could develop into more.

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