# DeVaughn Vele

NFL player. Position: **WR**. Team: **NO**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** WR
- **Team:** NO (New Orleans Saints)
- **Bye week (2026):** 8

## 2026 Outlook

Second-year receiver stepping into a more prominent role after the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed to Seattle mid-2025. In his 20 games after Shaheed's departure, Vele caught 25 passes for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns, establishing himself as a viable depth option. With Jordyn Tyson sidelined for approximately two months due to hamstring injury, Vele inherits WR2 duties and volume opportunities behind Chris Olave. Fantasy-relevant in deeper formats if Vele can convert increased playing time into consistent production (per Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson reportedly out two months with hamstring injury; What will...).

During the joint practice with Dallas on August 19, Vele received a rest day while Bryce Lance worked with first-team reps as Saints WR2, indicating the team is rotating depth and giving Lance development snaps during this window (per Saints' Bryce Lance: Sees reps with starters Tuesday - CBS Sports).

## Role / Depth Chart

Competing for WR2/WR3 snaps in Saints receiving corps. Primary beneficiary of Tyson's absence during first two months of 2026 season. Behind Chris Olave on the depth chart, competing with Bryce Lance and Barion Brown for intermediate and depth receiving work.

## Injury Status

No known injuries as of preseason.

## Recent News

- 2026-08-18 — Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson reportedly out two months with hamstring injury; What will... (Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson reportedly out two months with hamstring injury; What will...)

## Open Questions

## Sources

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