New Orleans pulled the trigger for Devaughn Vele, sending Denver a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for the big-framed receiver. Vele is a 27-year-old out of Utah who flashed in 2023 with 41 catches for 475 yards and 3 TDs across 13 games (7 starts), after battling a knee issue in the offseason.

The move tees up the Saints’ Week 1 QB competition with a taller corps to pair with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Brandin Cooks also threads in as a veteran presence in a group that lacks height—height that Vele can provide alongside Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill, who’re dealing with knee injuries. New Orleans also added depth by moving Khalen Saunders to Jacksonville for Luke Fortner, signaling a plan to balance blocking and playmaking on offense. The Saints and Broncos meet in the upcoming preseason finale in New Orleans, with roster decisions looming after next week’s cuts.