The New Orleans Saints announced Sunday that they have signed tight end J.P. Holtz. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
- Holtz was a member of the Saints 2022-23 team and contributed in both the offensive game, primarily as a blocking tight end, and in the special teams game.
- He lettered in both football and basketball throughout his four year high school career, and he entered college as one of the country's top prospects at the tight end position.
- In four seasons for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2012-15, Holtz posted 81 receptions for 931 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior in 2015, he posted 24 grabs for 350 yards (14.6 avg.) with four scoring catches.
- After spending his first three seasons on the practice squads for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders, Holtz found a solid role in the Chicago Bears offense. He played in 14 games in 2019, and 7 of them were games he was named the starter. He finished the 2019 season with 7 catches for 91 yards, including a season high 3 catches for 56 yards in a single game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 14.
- He spent 3 years as a member of the Chicago Bears where he contributed in both a special teams capacity as well as a reserve tight end. He signed with New Orleans in April of 2022 before becoming a free agent in the offseason.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31 with quarterback Derek Carr (4) in attendance.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Bradley Roby took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
New Orleans Saints safety Johnathan Abram (24) took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Wide receiver James Washington took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Tight end Jimmy Graham took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31 with safety Ugo Amadi (0) in attendance.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31 with defensive end Cameron Jordan (94), linebacker Zack Baun (53) and others in attendance.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31 with running back Kendre Miller (25) and linebacker Ryan Connelly (43) in attendance.
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The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
Defensive back Anthony Johnson took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Monday, July 31.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29 with quarterback Jake Haener (14) and linebacker Ty Summers (42) in attendance.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29 with safety Johnathan Abram (24) and others in attendance.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29 with quarterback Derek Carr (4) in attendance.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29 with quarterback Derek Carr (4) and wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in attendance.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Saturday, July 29.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (28) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with linebacker Nephi Sewell (45) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with linebacker Demario Davis (56) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with cornerback Bradley Roby (21) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with quarterback Derek Carr (4) and wide receiver A.T. Perry (17) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with running back Kendre Miller (25) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with running back Alvin Kamara (41) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1 with linebacker Demario Davis (56) in attendance.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Tuesday, August 1.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Wednesday, August 2.
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The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
The New Orleans Saints took the field for workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Friday, August 4.
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Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Sunday, August 6.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Sunday, August 6.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Sunday, August 6.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Sunday, August 6.
Full coverage of the New Orleans Saints workouts during 2023 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets on Sunday, August 6.
