Saints cap realities and a thin youth pipeline define 2025. Foskey was cut after two sackless seasons, Bresee is the lone 2023 draftee with a real role, and Miller flashed in the preseason though durability is a concern. Shough hasn’t seized the starting job, and a Devaughn Vele trade signals short-term moves. With 2026 cap trouble looming and the 2025 draft thin, New Orleans faces a long rebuild, with Olave as a rare bright spot guiding fantasy expectations.

Fantasy angles pivot on Bresee’s development, Miller’s durability, and any breakthrough from the Saints’ developing talent. If the club pursues a 2026 QB, stash targets around the offense and monitor cap-driven roster shifts that could create late-season value in a harsh year.