Palmer was claimed by the Saints after the Buccaneers released him during final cuts. The 24-year-old has 51 receptions for 557 yards and four touchdowns over two seasons, but his inactive status indicates the he is not in the pass-catching rotation plans just yet. Also inactive for the Saints are DB Jordan Howden (oblique), T Trevor Penning (toe), T Xavier Truss, DT Vernon Broughton, DT Khristian Boyd, and DE Chase Young (calf).

Palmer isn’t an immediate threat for a big role in New Orleans, but given how banged up Rashid Shaheed and Chris Olave have been in recent years, it’s not impossible that he eventually becomes fantasy-interesting. For the time being, Palmer likely won’t make the three-wide behind those two and Devaughn Vele. The Saints also claimed OL Xavier Truss off waivers from the Broncos.

A sixth-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2023, Palmer started eight games that year and had 385 yards on 39 catches and three touchdowns. Palmer finished the 2024 season with just 172 yards on 12 catches and one touchdown. He wasn’t able to make the 53-man roster given the Buccaneers’ crowded receiver room. Palmer’s ability to return kicks and punts could help him catch on with another organization.

Palmer finished the season with 172 receiving yards and one touchdown on 12 receptions (22 targets). It was a disappointing effort from the third-year pro, who didn’t seem to take the step forward that many were hoping for. He’s currently third on the depth chart at wide receiver heading into the off-season, but the Bucs will likely bring in more competition for him or players above him, which means that it’s hard to trust Palmer in any fantasy formats heading into next season.