1. Wil the Thrill:
For the first time in 10 months, New Orleans Saints standout kicker Wil Lutz was seen on the practice field at the Oschner Sports Performance Center. On Monday, Lutz was cleared fully to participate after missing the entire 2021 season due to a core muscle injury that required surgery. We have not seen Lutz place-kick yet, but Wednesday during special teams portion of practice, Lutz was able to have couple of pooch kickoffs, one to the 5-yard line, the second off a holder to about the 25-yard line. Coach Dennis Allen also mentioned after practice that Lutz has been kicking and the team likes what it sees to this point. Welcome news to say the least for Saints fans who watched a revolving door of kickers last season in Lutz's absence.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle takes photos with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman James Hurst takes pictures during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints return specialist Deonte Harty takes photos with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle talks with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle talks with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson talks with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson talks with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson talks with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave takes photos with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson talks with fans during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorenson signs autographs during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fans attend Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
2. Defense shines in two-minute drill:
Allen mentioned to the media after Tuesday's practice that they wanted to work on situational football even during this minicamp. Wednesday was no exception at the end of practice. The situation was this…1 vs 1s, offense down two points, 40 seconds left on the clock and no timeouts. Andy Dalton playing quarterback for the 1s (we mentioned Tuesday Jameis Winston has not been cleared for 11-on-11 as of yet). First down, Dalton was "sacked" by linebacker Demario Davis. Second down, after avoiding more pressure Dalton threw a deep ball down the right sideline to wide receiver Jarvis Landry who had a step on his defender, but the pass was overthrown a bit. Third down, Dalton dumped it over the middle to rookie running back Abram Smith for about seven yards, tackled shy of the first down with the clock running. Fourth down, Dalton really had no chance as Cameron Jordan raced in from his defensive end position forcing Dalton to sprint out to the right and throw it away. Four-and-out for the defense as Jordan celebrated his play with the fans who cheered loudly for the play.
3. Play of the Day:
This one was pretty simple. During 7-on-7 drills about halfway through practice, Dalton threw a deep ball down the left sideline to Saints first round draft choice from Ohio State Chris Olave. Olave, between defensive backs J.T. Gray and Alontae Taylor, went up and as the bodies came back to Earth all of the media observing realized that somehow Olave had come up with the catch. That kind of play-making ability from Olave is exactly the reason he was the Saints' target in the first round.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram look on on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan looks on during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, linebackers Demario Davis and Pete Warner talk during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Kaden Elliss and Demario Davis participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston participates in drill during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Zack Baun and Demario Davis celebrate on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Pete Warner and Demario Davis high five during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackles Shy Tuttle and Jaleel Johnson high five during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Warner and corner back Paulson Adebo participate in drill during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson looks on during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Warner participates in drill during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss looks on during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye participates in drill during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore participates in drill during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis looks on during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu looks on during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston talks with team during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty catches a pass on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and linebacker Demario Davis participates in drill during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt catches a ball at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston daps up wide receiver Marquez Callaway on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry catches a pass on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book throws a pass at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave catches a pass on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave talks to quarterback Andy Dalton at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry catches a pass at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz looks on at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Abram Smith and quarterback Jameis Winston participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Abram Smith and quarterback Jameis Winston participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara prepares to catch a pass on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints tight end J.P. Holtz participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston and running back Alvin Kamara Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 21 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston and running back Alvin Kamara go over a play at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Smoke Monday participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorensen participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receivers participate in drills during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Paulson Adebo dives onto a mat for a drill on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry catches a pass at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara takes a handoff from quarterback Jameis Winston on Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints wide receivers participate in drills during Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. warms up for Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints offensive players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara chats with an official at Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara warms up before Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive players participate in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton warms up with the offense for Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints offensive players warm up for Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon participates in Day 2 of 2022 Minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2022.
