Juwan Johnson enters the 2026 season as the New Orleans Saints' lead tight end after posting career highs of 77 receptions and 889 yards in 2025 with quarterback Tyler Shough. Through the first two weeks of 2026, he has recorded 120 receiving yards on seven catches, averaging 17.1 yards per reception while showing strong yards-after-catch production. The offense under Kellen Moore features added competition at the position with veteran Noah Fant and third-round rookie Oscar Delp, alongside rookie wideout Jordyn Tyson, which could reduce Johnson's target share from his 18 percent mark last season. Recent illness limited his Week 2 practice but did not affect his playing time, and his chemistry with Shough plus the Saints' pass-heavy scheme remain key supports for sustained volume across the 17-game schedule.