Vernon Broughton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared to play Week 6 Broughton (illness) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.

Impact Broughton was a full practice participant Friday, which was enough for him to shed an injury tag for Sunday's contest. He has six tackles (one solo), one forced fumble and a fumble recovery across four regular-season games.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play due to illness Broughton (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Broughton remains ill and will not be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. Tyree Wilson is set to be the starting defensive end next to Davon Godchaux and Cameron Jordan.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Break: Saints turn focus to Week 2, Vernon Broughton earns praise A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, September 16

SEPTEMBER 16 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Vernon Broughton's Week 1 performance means more than Saints fans realize New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton quietly had an outstanding game in their week one loss to the Detroit Lions.

SEPTEMBER 15 • WHODATDISH.COM

Vernon Broughton on forcing fumble vs. Lions 9/14/2026 New Orleans Saints defensive line Vernon Broughton speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Sept. 14, 202...

SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Vernon Broughton HUGE HIT forces fumble | Saints-Lions Highlights | 2026 NFL Week 1 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton fporcing the fumble on Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions in Week 1...

SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Vernon Broughton has a golden opportunity against the Lions New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton has a golden opportunity to dominate an injury-riddled Detroit Lions interior offensive...

SEPTEMBER 12 • WHODATDISH.COM

Kellen Moore explained Saints' questionable preseason decision Bryce Lance, Danny Stutsman and Vernon Broughton didn't play in the New Orleans Saints preseason opener, and now we have explanations why.

AUGUST 16 • WHODATDISH.COM

Vernon Broughton talks new role, coming back from injury | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Vernon Broughton's post-practice interview on August 6, 2026 at Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by...

AUGUST 6 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Active in training camp Broughton (hip) is an active participant in training camp practices, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.

Impact Broughton was a third-round selection of the Saints in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his rookie campaign was cut short by a season-ending hip injury that he sustained in Week 1 against the 49ers in September. He's fully healthy for the start of training camp, and he has the opportunity to earn a starting role at defensive end opposite Cameron Jordan if Bryan Bresee (knee) is sidelined for the entire 2026 season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Saints next move is painfully obvious after Bryan Bresee's injury New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a torn ACL. Vernon Broughton is under more pressure as the obvio...

JULY 30 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee injures his knee during the opening training camp practice

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore says defensive tackle Bryan Bresee left the opening practice of training camp with a noncontact knee injury that “doesn’t look good.”

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Vernon Broughton could prove Saints fans wrong with breakout year New Orleans Saints DT Vernon Broughton's rookie season ended quickly due to a quick season ending injury, but he could bounce with a breakou...

JULY 9 • WHODATDISH.COM

Placed on IR The Saints placed Broughton (hip) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Broughton was injured in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Monday. The third-round rookie recorded three tackles on 24 defensive snaps against San Francisco prior to getting hurt.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints take a mix of encouragement and disappointment into their first road test at Seattle

The New Orleans Saints are about to find out how competitive they really are

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Former star Texas DT sidelined for remainder of rookie NFL season After playing in just one game of his rookie season, the New Orleans Saints announced that former Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton wo...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

Saints' promising draft pick sees his season go up in smoke as it was just beginning New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton, a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is now out for the season due to an injury.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • WHODATDISH.COM

Likely done for the season Broughton is expected to miss the remainder of the year after sustaining a hip injury in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the 49ers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2025 third-round pick from Texas flashed potential during his NFL debut in Week 2, recording three total tackles across 24 defensive snaps. Broughton is now seeking multiple medical opinions to determine if surgery is necessary. However, both Nathan Shepherd and Jonathan Bullard are likely to see increased defensive work in Broughton's absence.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints coach Kellen Moore says his QB decision will be 'challenging' after 28-19 loss to the Broncos

Bo Nix passed for 110 yards and a touchdown to Courtland Sutton in three possessions, and the Denver Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints 28-19 in both clubs’ preseason finale

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Broughton brings it on big hit pressure | Saints-Broncos Highlights | 2025 NFL Preseason Week 3 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton gets into the backfield quickly on third down and delivers the big hit on the near sack...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Rattler rallies Saints to 17-all preseason tie with Jaguars as competition with Shough continues

Spencer Rattler connected with Dante Pettis for a 20-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left and scrambled for a 2-point conversion to help the New Orleans Saints salvage a 17-17 tie w...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Vernon Broughton dives on fumble vs. Jaguars #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Vernon Broughton dives on Jags fumble | Saints-Jaguars Highlights | 2025 NFL Preseason Week 2 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton's recovers a fumble after a miscue by the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 2 of the 202...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Jags snap ends in disaster leading to Vernon Broughton's fumble recovery The Jacksonville Jaguars snap ends in disaster leading to New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton's fumble recovery

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NFL.COM

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Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee injures his knee during the opening training camp practice

Saints take a mix of encouragement and disappointment into their first road test at Seattle

Saints coach Kellen Moore says his QB decision will be 'challenging' after 28-19 loss to the Broncos

Rattler rallies Saints to 17-all preseason tie with Jaguars as competition with Shough continues