Juwan Johnson enters the 2026 season coming off career highs of 77 receptions and 889 receiving yards in 2025, establishing himself as the Saints' clear top tight end behind Chris Olave. Key developments include the addition of veteran Noah Fant and rookie Oscar Delp at the position, plus first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson, all increasing target competition in Kellen Moore's offense. Tyson’s hamstring injury, however, is expected to sideline him for at least the opening weeks, preserving early volume for Johnson alongside quarterback Tyler Shough. Johnson restructured his contract and has led tight ends in training camp targets, though his snap share and red-zone opportunities could face pressure once the full depth chart stabilizes. Age-30 considerations and overall passing-game distribution remain central variables for his season-long yardage total.