ADAM TRAUTMAN NEWS

Saints Potential TE Targets in Free Agency After trading Adam Trautman to Denver, New Orleans might turn back to free agency to find TE depth behind Juwan Johnson.

APRIL 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

'That was something we were looking for': Broncos fill need with trade for TE Adam Trautman The Broncos added three players in the top-100 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday. The following day, they found a way to add another

APRIL 30, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Draft Reaction: Broncos select JL Skinner, Alex Forsyth, trade for Adam Trautman on Day 3 of 2023 NFL Draft We recap a busy Saturday for the Broncos, as they selected two players and traded for a third on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

APRIL 30, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Saints trade former Dayton tight end Trautman The New Orleans Saints traded former Dayton Flyers tight end Adam Trautman to the Denver Broncos on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Broncos Acquire TE Adam Trautman in Draft-Day Trade With Saints The Denver Broncos made their third trade of the NFL draft on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Broncos acquire TE Adam Trautman, seventh-round pick from Saints for sixth-round selection The Dayton product has recorded 60 career catches for 641 yards and four touchdowns.

APRIL 29, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

DRAFT TRADE: Saints Trade Adam Trautman to Broncos, Take A.T. Perry at 195th Overall The Saints traded Adam Trautman to the Broncos to get back into the 6th Round to take Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry.

APRIL 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

One catch Week 18 Trautman caught his only target for 18 yards during Sunday's 10-7 defeat against Carolina.

Impact This final stat line is an accurate representation of the 25-year-old's limited role this season. On 503 offensive snaps over 15 games, Trautman posted 18 catches on 22 targets for 207 yards and a touchdown. This was a marked step down from his role during the 2021 season, when he recorded 43 targets on 615 offensive plays in 13 games. The 2020 third-round pick also never saw more than three targets in any game during the 2022 campaign, as he was consistently overshadowed by Juwan Johnson. Trautman's lack of production, despite the Saints' injury woes at wide receiver, does not bode well for his fantasy relevance heading into the 2023 season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Trautman rumbles after the catch for 18 yards | Saints vs. Panthers Highlights | 2022 Week 18 New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman rumbles after a the catch for 18 yards and a Saints first down vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

First catch in four weeks Trautman caught their only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 20-10 victory versus Philadelphia.

Impact Trautman logged his first reception and just his second target since the Week 13 loss to Tampa Bay. The 25-year-old tight end finished as one of five Saints players to haul in their lone target behind the team's clear-cut top receiving trio of Rashid Shaheed, Chris Olave and fellow tight end Juwan Johnson. Trautman's primary role as a run-blocker has only been reinforced by Johnson's continued production in the passing game over the second half of the season. Barring injuries or a plan to rest starters with the playoffs now out of reach, expect the Saints to continue feeding the ball to receivers other than Trautman during next week's regular-season finale.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 16 Trautman (ankle) is active for Saturday's Week 16 clash against the Browns, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Trautman practiced in limited fashion throughout the week and will now suit up for Saturday's frigid interconference clash. Although weather conditions in Cleveland are expected to be extremely unconducive to the passing game, Trautman could still be the subject of a handful of extra targets while operating as the No. 2 tight end due to top receivers Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (IR-ankle) being unavailable.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag for Week 16 The Saints list Trautman (ankle) as questionable for Saturday's game at Cleveland, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Trautman was listed as a limited participant on practice reports issued Tuesday through Thursday, with his lack of full participation presumably standing in the way of him entering the weekend minus an injury designation. If he ends up active for the Week 16 contest, Trautman will be the Saints' No. 2 option at tight end behind Juwan Johnson, but there could be an uptick in targets headed in both players' direction while New Orleans is without two of its starting receivers in Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (ankle).

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Trautman (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Limited for a second straight day, Trautman should be able to play Saturday in Cleveland after playing through the same injury last week and handling 65 percent of the offensive snaps in a 21-18 win over the Falcons. He was targeted just once, which isn't unusual when fellow tight end Juwan Johnson is healthy.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reps capped to begin Week 16 Trautman (ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Trautman dealt with the same injury last week and took a questionable tag into Sunday's game against the Falcons before gaining clearance ahead of kickoff. Though he took on a normal snap share (65 percent), Trautman drew just one target on the afternoon, while position mate Juwan Johnson (four catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns on six targets) commanded more attention from quarterback Andy Dalton despite playing eight fewer snaps than Trautman. Assuming Trautman is able to play through the ankle issue again this weekend in Cleveland, expect him to once again see most of his work as a blocker while Johnson serves as the Saints' preferred pass-catching tight end.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves blocking role Week 15 Trautman did not catch his lone target during Sunday's 21-18 victory over the Falcons.

Impact Trautman returned to his limited role as a receiver as Juwan Johnson led the Saints in targets (six), receptions (four) and receiving touchdowns (two) in his return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. While Trautman's 36 offensive snaps still topped Johnson's 28, it's clear that New Orleans prefers the latter in a pass-catching role. Barring injuries, expect Trautman to have little fantasy value in the Saints' mediocre passing offense over the final three weeks of the regular season.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in Week 15 Trautman (ankle) is listed as active Sunday versus the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Trautman experienced a season-high 80 percent snap share Week 13 with fellow tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) sidelined, but it didn't translate to the box score (two catches for 28 yards on three targets). Following the Saints' Week 14 bye, Trautman and Johnson had their practice reps capped Wednesday through Friday and entered the weekend as questionable due to respective ankle issues, but both will be available to the offense Sunday. Johnson's overall 31-349-5 line on 49 targets this season gives him a leg up in terms of fantasy, as Trautman himself has mustered a 16-173-1 tally on 19 targets.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Trautman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Trautman and Juwan Johnson (ankle) followed the same practice schedule (limited participation all week) and now both are listed as questionable ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. With Johnson out for the last game, Trautman handled season-high 80 percent snap share and tied his season high of three targets, though it was Taysom Hill had more fantasy impact thanks to a 30-yard TD catch.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Trautman (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Both Trautman and Juwan Johnson (ankle) are operating under practice limitations this week, giving them one more chance to get back to all activity before the Saints potentially hand them a designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Trautman hasn't been targeted more than three times in a contest this season, even when Johnson was out Week 13 at Tampa Bay, so another absence from the latter wouldn't necessarily benefit the former, if he's active this weekend.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with ankle issue Trautman was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Before the Saints went on bye Week 14, Trautman wasn't on the injury report leading up to Week 13, so he evidently picked up the ankle issue against Tampa Bay that week or at some point during Wednesday's practice. Trautman's chances to play against Atlanta in Week 15 will come into focus based on what he's able to do at practices Thursday and Friday, though he might see his target upside reduce if fellow tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) can return after logging a limited practice Wednesday.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate outing despite No. 1 role Trautman notched two receptions (on three targets) for 28 yards during Monday's 17-16 defeat to the Buccaneers.

Impact Trautman played a season-high 80 percent of the Saints' offensive snaps with Juwan Johnson (ankle) ruled out Week 13. Practice squad tight end Lucas Krull only saw action on 11 of the team's 59 offensive snaps while Taysom Hill continued to slot into a multi-purpose role as a rusher, passer and receiver. However, Trautman did not see a corresponding increase in production, as he merely matched his existing season high in targets while falling shy of his season high in receiving yards set Week 4. With the Saints heading into a bye Week 14, it's likely that Trautman will fall back into his usual split duties if Johnson manages to return against Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should serve as top TE on Monday Trautman is likely to serve as the Saints' starting tight end in Monday's game at Tampa Bay with Juwan Johnson (ankle) listed as out for the contest.

Impact New Orleans could elevate one or both of J.P. Holtz or Lucas Krull from the practice squad before Monday, but at the moment, Trautman and Taysom Hill are the only healthy tight ends on the active roster. Considering that the jack-of-all-trades Hill has lined up as a receiver or in-line tight end on just 91 of his 195 snaps on offense this season, Trautman looks like the better bet to step into Johnson's role as the Saints' top pass-catching tight end. Trautman hasn't logged more than three targets in any game this season and would still represent little more than a dart throw at the position for fantasy managers who are lacking appealing alternatives.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss Trautman reeled in his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 13-0 loss versus San Francisco.

Impact Trautman made the most of his limited receiving role with 13 yards after the catch on his lone target Week 12. The 25-year-old also played more offensive snaps (35) than fellow tight end Juwan Johnson (27) for the second game in a row, though the two ultimately combined for just three targets from struggling quarterback Andy Dalton. With the Saints' receiving corps near full health after being banged up for much of the season, Trautman's production should remain capped by his short-yardage and blocking roles.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton pinpoints Trautman for quick 17-yard strike | 49ers vs. Saints Highlights | 2022 Week 12 New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton pinpoints tight end Adam Trautman for quick 17-yard strike against the San Francisco 49ers in Wee...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Logs three catches in win Trautman gathered in all three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Rams.

Impact Trautman once again served as a short-yardage, checkdown option for quarterback Andy Dalton. The 6-foot-5 tight end also saw his largest snap share of the season after the Saints waived J.P. Holtz and Nick Vannett on Saturday. While Trautman's 40 offensive snaps outpaced No. 1 tight end Juwan Johnson (36), he still logged one fewer target. Trautman's production should continue to be limited by his lack of involvement in the downfield passing game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights: Rams DB Jalen Ramsey's hit-stick on Saints TE Adam Trautman forces a fourth down Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey's hit-stick tackle on New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman forces a fourth down.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THERAMS.COM