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PUBLISHED · 7/10/2026
Gleason's Ice Bucket Revival, Training Camp Dates, and Bold Predictions Shape Saints Narrative
Steve Gleason reignites the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS awareness, the Saints release their 2026 training camp schedule, and bold predictions suggest Chase Young won't lead in sacks while Oscar Delp and Jonas Sanker are poised for significant impacts. The Romig family will also be inducted into the GNO Sports Foundation Hall of Fame.
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason continues his unwavering fight against ALS, reigniting the viral Ice Bucket Challenge this week. Gleason, alongside fellow ALS advocate Brian Jeansonne, took the icy plunge to raise awareness and support for Chris Johnson, who recently revealed his own diagnosis. This marks a powerful callback to the 2014 campaign that Gleason championed, which galvanized global support and raised over $220 million for ALS research. The duo has issued challenges to prominent figures including Drew Brees, Tyler Shough, Roger Goodell, and UFC champion Dustin Poirier, with Shough already accepting.
The Saints also released their 2026 training camp schedule, featuring ten open practices for fans. This announcement comes as the team prepares for a season where projections suggest potential shifts in defensive dominance and offensive emergence. Among the bold predictions circulating, Chase Young is not expected to lead the team in sacks. Despite his talent and the likely diminished role of veteran Cam Jordan, Young's path to the sack title is projected to be hampered by significant defensive attention, potentially leading to a high-pressure, lower-sack output. Conversely, tight end Oscar Delp is slated to surprise, potentially leading the TE group in receiving yards. Despite limited production at Georgia, Delp's NFL potential is deemed high, and his dynamic playmaking ability is expected to force Kellen Moore's hand in utilizing him extensively. Furthermore, the safety-turned-slot cornerback Jonas Sanker is predicted to solidify his role. After a season with standout moments in close coverage and excellent tackling, particularly against tight ends, Sanker's future at the slot is viewed as promising, overcoming earlier depth concerns.
In other franchise news, the Romig family, deeply intertwined with Saints gamedays for generations, will be inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Hall of Fame. Their legacy adds another layer of historical significance to the team's ongoing narrative.