LIL'JORDAN HUMPHREY NEWS

Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints

CeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage, Tony Pollard had a 58-yard touchdown run and the Dallas defense produced timely sacks and turnovers in the Cowboys' 27-17 win over the New...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday Night Football Top Plays: Cowboys dominate Saints, advance to 8-4

The Dallas defense dominated the Saints in a 27-17 win on Thursday night. Here are the top plays from TNF on FOX!

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Not facing Tennessee Humphrey is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Saints activated Humphrey off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, but he was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Titans. His next chance to play will come Nov. 21 at Philadelphia. Humphrey has one reception for 27 yards in three games this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off COVID-19 list The Saints activated Humphrey off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Humphrey was placed onto the Saints reserve/COVID-19 list before Week 8. The receiver tested positive for the virus and was forced to miss Week 8 and 9 for New Orleans. Expect Humphrey's return to the field to have a minimal impact on the Saints' offense.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to COVID-19 list The Saints placed Humphrey on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The 23-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and will have to submit two negative tests at least 24 hours apart before he's eligible to be activated. After being a healthy scratch for three games in a row, Humphrey dressed in Monday's win over the Seahawks, but he failed to record a reception across his 11 offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Humphrey (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's game at Washington.

Impact Humphrey caught one of two targets for 27 yards while playing 56 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 2, but he's now a healthy scratch for the third straight game. Kenny Stills and Chris Hogan should operate as depth wideouts Sunday for New Orleans.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved in passing game Humphrey caught one of two targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Humphrey wasn't in the starting lineup this time around, but he jumped from 29 percent of the offensive snaps Week 1 to 55 percent Sunday, despite the Saints needing a pass-heavy approach most of the game. While this jump in playing time resulted in a couple of targets for him after he didn't see any in the season opener, the 6-foot-4 receiver likely will continue to see his biggest offensive contributions come as a blocker.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 1 Humphrey logged 18 offensive snaps but was not targeted with a pass during Sunday's 38-3 win over Green Bay.

Impact The 6-foot-4 receiver drew the start opposite Marquez Callaway, but he ultimately logged just 29 percent of the offensive snaps compared to 84 for Callaway and 44 for Deonte Harris. Moreover, Humphrey largely focuses on blocking tasks when he does see the field, so it's hard to get excited about his fantasy potential even if he is a starter in the absence of Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring). Next up for the Saints is a Week 2 road game in Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Humphrey caught four passes for 74 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 23-21 preseason victory over Jacksonville.

Impact The 6-foot-4 Humphrey found the end zone for a second straight exhibition game, this time on a back-shoulder pass from Taysom Hill. While the Saints have a number of candidates to help fill the void at receiver while Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (undisclosed) work their way back from injury, Humphrey is making a strong case to be near the top of the rotation. Other candidates for snaps behind Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harris include Ty Montgomery, Chris Hogan and Kawaan Baker.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags

Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ravens beat Saints 17-14 for 18th straight preseason win

Tyler Huntley ran for a 7-yard touchdown with 6:35 remaining and the Baltimore Ravens extended their preseason winning streak to 18 games with a 17-14 victory over the New Orleans...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns future deal Humphrey signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Humphrey played in the final three regular-season games, and he logged a 54 percent snap share in the wild-card win over the Bears. Over those four contests, Humphrey recorded four receptions (six targets) for 60 yards and a touchdown. While he's not expected to crack the starting lineup anytime soon, Humphrey could earn a depth role in the Big Easy next year.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Humphrey finished third among Saints' wide receivers with 45 snaps on offense (54 percent) in Sunday's wild-card win over the Bears, although he was held to just one 14-yard reception on his lone target. The Saints put a lot of trust in Humphrey for a playoff game, so he stands a good chance to be elevated from the practice squad for the NFC divisional-round game against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lifted from practice squad The Saints elevated Humphrey from the practice squad Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Although Michael Thomas (ankle) is back from IR, Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) is still unavailable, so Humphrey will add depth at wide receiver in Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears. The 22-year-old will be one of seven healthy wideouts for the Saints. Through three games this season, Humphrey has caught three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to practice roster Humphrey reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Humphrey logged 23 snaps on offense and reeled in his lone target for a 17-yard gain. The 22-year-old wideout served as depth for the final three games of the year, and he could be summoned again in the playoffs if Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) are unavailable.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to active roster Humphrey was elevated to the Saints' active roster Saturday.

Impact Humphrey is on track to provide depth at wide receiver Sunday against the Panthers with the Saints missing a handful of starters, including Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (ankle). Humphrey has logged a total of 43 offensive snaps throughout the team's past two games, but he's only seen four targets during this span.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Saints' practice squad Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Humphrey was called up for a second straight week because both Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) are on injured reserve. The 22-year-old wide receiver scored his first career touchdown last week, but he was blanked by the Vikings in Friday's 52-33 win. With Thomas and Smith both out Week 17 as well, Humphrey could be back on the active roster for the season finale against Carolina.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins New Orleans for Week 16 The Saints elevated Humphrey from their practice squad Thursday, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.

Impact After Michael Thomas (ankle) was moved to injured reserve and Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) exited early in last week's loss to the Chiefs, Humphrey ended up finishing the contest as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Emmanuel Sanders and Juwan Johnson. Humphrey was able to make an impact while playing 49 percent of the offensive snaps, hauling in two of four targets for 29 yards and a touchdown. Smith has since been moved to IR, but the Saints activated Marquez Callaway (knee) in a corresponding move, so Humphrey could be bumped down to the No. 4 role in New Orleans' Christmas Day matchup with the Vikings.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets TD, reverts to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Humphrey enjoyed an eventful Week 15, fielding 27 of 55 offensive snaps while reeling in two of four targets for 29 yards against Kansas City. The Texas standout's 17-yard touchdown catch with 2:06 remaining in regulation helped pull New Orleans to within three points, but the Chiefs would subsequently ice the game by way of a seven-play, 34-yard drive.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First NFL touchdown Humphrey corralled two of four targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 32-29 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Activated to the active roster Saturday, Humphrey got his first taste of 2020 NFL action and immediately made an impact. The second-year man drew only one target as a rookie and finished his inaugural campaign without a catch. He lassoed his first receptions as a pro and his first touchdown in the process. Humphrey could stay involved to finish out the regular season with Michael Thomas (ankle) on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

Patrick Mahomes passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumps to active roster The Saints elevated Humphrey to the active roster Saturday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Humphrey hasn't yet appeared in a game for the Saints this season, but it looks like he could get some work against the Chiefs on Sunday. With Michael Thomas (ankle) on IR, Drew Brees could have to lean on his depth receivers a bit more than usual.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury The Saints activated Humphrey (undisclosed) from the practice squad injured list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Humphrey had resided on the list with the undisclosed issue since Sept. 30, so it's good news that he's been cleared from injury. The Texas product will return to the practice squad to battle for a 53-man roster spot in New Orleans or elsewhere around the league.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury The Saints placed Humphrey (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact It's unclear what Humphrey is dealing with, but the Saints signed WR Malik Henry to operate on the practice squad in his place for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints starting receivers Thomas, Sanders miss practice

Saints starting receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders have missed practice as New Orleans prepares for a Week 2 tilt against the Raiders in Las Vegas

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS