Saints Rookie Will Finally Get His Chance Against Falcons

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Saints Rookie Will Finally Get His Chance Against Falcons

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Patrick McAvoy | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 4:45 PM ET

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The New Orleans Saints will conclude the regular season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons and it sounds like plenty of young guys will have opportunities to show what they can do.

One guy who specifically will get a shot is seventh-round rookie Fadil Diggs. The 24-year-old was selected with the No. 254 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 National Football League Draft and has appeared in four games this season, but hasn't touched the field since Sep. 28 against the Buffalo Bills.

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