New Orleans Saints 2026 Joint Practice Schedule Announced

The New Orleans Saints face roster adjustments as they prepare for the upcoming season. This offseason, the team secured a contract with running back Travis Etienne Jr., adding a 2021 draft pick to a backfield that appears to still have Saints legend Alvin Kamara still in the mix.

Saints management also decided to bring back defensive lineman Cam Jordan, a New Orleans icon.

The coaching staff will use the upcoming weeks to integrate these personnel changes into their schemes and depth chart. While evaluating players from their draft class, and rookie free agents.

Who the Saints Will be Doing the Joint Practices With

The New Orleans Saints have announced their schedule for preseason joint practices. Their schedule features three intersquad training sessions, all set for this August. The first preseason joint practice occurs on August 13th, when the team hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars at their training facility in Metairie. This home practice will lead to the Saints first preseason game against the Jags.

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Following the Jags matchup, the Saints travel to California for two additional intersquad programs. They will face the Dallas Cowboys in Oxnard on August 18th, before moving to practice against the Los Angeles Rams on August 20th.

What Are NFL Joint Practices?

NFL joint practices involve two teams conducting structured drills on the same field prior to a preseason game. Coaches from both organizations coordinate specific scenarios to test their starting units against unfamiliar opponents. These controlled environments allow coaches to run plays without full contact regulations.

These sessions provide controlled repetitions that traditional training camp practices lack. Teams utilize the controlled scrimmages to evaluate depth charts and finalize roster cuts before the regular season begins...providing data on player performance.