The New Orleans Saints have turned to a familiar face to strengthen their depth at tight end. On Monday, the team signed Jack Stoll from the practice squad to the active roster, filling the spot vacated by rookie edge rusher Fadil Diggs.
A Fluid Roster
The move continues a pattern of roster shuffling that head coach Kellen Moore signaled would be part of the Saints’ early-season approach. Luke Johnson reported that Moore said the roster would be a fluid situation in the first few weeks of the season, following the New Orleans Saints’ initial reduction of their squad to 53 players.
That reality has played out quickly. Just a week ago, New Orleans elevated Diggs from the practice squad to offset the absence of Chase Young. The seventh-round pick from Texas A&M played seven defensive snaps against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. By Monday, he was waived to make room for Stoll.
Stoll Steps In
Stoll began 2025 on the practice squad but was elevated for the opener against Arizona, where he logged 18 offensive snaps, the second-most among Saints tight ends. Eleven of those snaps came on running plays, underscoring his role as a blocking specialist.
“The 27-year-old Stoll has filled the Saints’ blocking tight end role while Foster Moreau recovers from offseason knee surgery,” Johnson wrote. Moreau is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list, leaving a gap in the tight end rotation that Stoll has been asked to fill.
Saints Wire reporter John Sigler noted that the team values Stoll’s reliability in run-heavy packages, especially while they ease quarterback Tyler Shough into the system and lean on the ground game to establish balance.
Career Background
Before arriving in New Orleans, Stoll spent three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He appeared in 50 games and started 12, carving out a niche as a dependable blocking tight end behind Dallas Goedert. Though his receiving production was limited, 20 catches for 183 yards in Philadelphia, his willingness to handle the dirty work in the trenches made him a solid role player.
That same skill set is what the Saints need now. With Juwan Johnson serving as the team’s top pass-catching tight end and rookie Dallin Holker still developing, Stoll provides a steady option who can handle physical assignments in short-yardage and red-zone situations.
Stoll’s Role Ahead
The Saints’ roster remains in motion as injuries to key players like Moreau and Young test the team’s depth. For Stoll, the opportunity is clear: hold down the blocking role and give the offense stability until Moreau is ready to return.
Meanwhile, Diggs could be a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers, keeping him in the system as a developmental edge rusher. For now, New Orleans appears committed to finding short-term solutions, and Stoll’s promotion reflects that strategy.
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