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• Saints' Cedrick Wilson: Fumbles in Week 1

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Wilson posted zero targets during Sunday's 47-10 victory over the Panthers. He also fumbled his lone punt return. Wilson looked more like a core special-teams player than a meaningful offensive contributor Week 1. The 28-year-old played the third-most offensive snaps of any Saints wideout Sunday, but he didn't get any targets while backups Mason Tipton (one) and Bub Means (one) saw more usage late in the game. Wilson also worked as the backup punt returner behind Rashid Shaheed, though the former fumbled his lone opportunity Week 1 on a 34-yard punt late in the fourth quarter. Wilson's next chance to bounce back will come during next Sunday's road matchup in Dallas.

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• Saints' Cedrick Wilson: Sits for preseason finale

  20D ago • By RotoWire

  Wilson did not play in Sunday's 30-27 preseason loss to the Titans. Wilson was among an extensive group of Saints players who did not play in the preseason finale, as the team held out the vast majority of its starters and key backups. This also comes one week after the 28-year-old started in New Orleans' second preseason contest. His usage and playing time in two exhibitions seems to indicate that Wilson has secured a spot as the team's third or fourth wideout ahead of the regular season. With Rashid Shaheed (hamstring) still working his way back from injury, Wilson could even step in to play as the No. 2 wideout alongside Chris Olave in Week 1.

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• Saints' Cedrick Wilson: Starts against 49ers

  27D ago • By RotoWire

  Wilson started Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers and caught one of two targets for five yards. Wilson and Chris Olave got most of the first-team snaps at wide receiver, with the former filling in for Rashid Shaheed (hamstring). It's a decent indication that Wilson is on track for the third or fourth spot on the depth chart, but he probably won't see a lot of targets even if he's on the field a good amount.

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• Saints' Cedrick Wilson: Quiet outing in preseason start

  08/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Wilson caught his lone target for one yard during Saturday's 16-14 preseason win over the Cardinals. He also returned two punts for 24 yards. Wilson did not make much of an impression while working in with New Orleans' first-team offense, which was on the field for the first two drives Saturday. The 28-year-old appeared to step in for the absent Rashid Shaheed (hamstring), as he also handled the team's punt-return duties throughout the first quarter. Wilson's role as a pass catcher may be limited, but his value as a backup punt returner may help him latch onto the Saints' final 53-man roster.

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• Saints' Cedrick Wilson: Headed to New Orleans

  03/15/2024 • By RotoWire

  Wilson signed a two-year contract with the Saints on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Wilson played the last two seasons in Miami but was something of an afterthought in the offense while playing behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. He could potentially see an increased role with the Saints, who have a returning wide receiver corps of only Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and A.T. Perry. Wilson will likely fight for playing time throughout training camp, but he has a realistic chance to surpass his previous high of 521 offensive snaps in a season in the upcoming campaign.

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