Klint Kubiak was hired by the New Orleans Saints as offensive coordinator this offseason, replacing longtime coordinator Pete Carmichael. Along with Kubiak came several other new assistants in a revamped staff on that side of the ball.
An undrafted rookie in 2018, Juwan Johnson was a wide receiver in college at Penn State and Oregon. He also made the Saints squad as a wideout, where he caught 17 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns in 21 games of action over his first two professional seasons. Johnson got off to a slow start in 2023, then missed four games just before the midway part of the year with an ankle injury. He'd come to life down the stretch, averaging 54 yards and scoring three times while catching 17 balls over the final four weeks. For the year, Johnson had 37 receptions in 59 targets for 368 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games.
What Johnson does provide is a legitimate receiving threat at tight end, something the Saints have consistently struggled to maintain since trading Graham. He is able to run a full route tree at all three levels of a defense, helped by his extensive experience as a wideout. His athleticism is a mismatch for most linebackers, while his size creates problems for defensive backs.
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