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Saints Rookie Barion Brown Emerges as Training‑Camp Playmaker

Coaches and teammates say his repeated big plays have opened a path to a regular offensive role with the preseason opener set to test that projection.

Overview

  • During Thursday's practice Brown finished the session with a 46-yard touchdown catch on the final play, a play that local and national outlets highlighted as another explosive moment in camp.
  • New Orleans selected Brown in the sixth round with an expectation he would help on special teams as a returner, but he has shown consistent receiving ability in padded practices.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore praised Brown's college film and ball skills, and the rookie has taken snaps with the first and second offensive units during early camp work.
  • Multiple teammates pointed to Brown's explosiveness, route running and confidence, comments that have increased belief he could vault into the Saints' fourth wide receiver role.
  • The Saints' preseason opener against Jacksonville on August 15 is the next clear test when live-game snaps will determine whether Brown's practice production holds up in game conditions.