Saints injury forces early-season adjustments as Taysom Hill won’t be ready to start the year. New Orleans signs Tommy Mellott, a Montana State standout who played QB in college but shifted to WR in Raiders camp, aiming to mold a true Swiss Army Knife behind a shifting offense. Mellott earned the Walter Payton Award in college, boasting a 2,783-yard, 31-TD passing campaign plus 1,050 rushing yards and 15 rushing scores his final season. The move signals a versatile, high-ceiling path for a rookie who could shock fantasy rosters if he adapts quickly.

Louisiana envisions Mellott as a multi-position contributor who can line up all over the field, creating gadget plays and cross-field threats while Hill recovers. If Mellott embraces receiver duties and packages, he could carve a niche early, giving the Saints a valuable dynamic option in a league that rewards position-fluidity and playmaking versatility.