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Juwan Johnson has absolutely vanished from Saints offense

In their last loss, New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson had only three targets. Not a one-time drop-off; he's actually vanished from the offense.

By Molly Bauer · Who Dat Dish

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 9:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Juwan Johnson has experienced a sharp decline in usage in the New Orleans Saints' passing offense.
Johnson has recorded just five catches for 23 yards on 10 targets since Week 5.
His target average dropped from seven per game early in the year to around three.

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Molly Bauer reports that New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has seen a dramatic drop in production and usage following a strong start to the 2026 season. After posting 21 receptions for 232 yards and three touchdowns over the first four weeks, Johnson has logged just five catches on 10 targets for 23 yards since Week 5.

Bauer highlights that Johnson's targets per game have dropped by over 50 percent, alongside a decline in routes run to 56.2 percent over the past two games. Despite the presence of Noah Fant and Oscar Delp, Bauer argues the Saints must find ways to reintegrate their top tight end following the bye week.

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