Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Hogan (80) catches the ball under pressure from cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) during NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Metairie, La. (Max Becherer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in New Orleans, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Juwan Johnson makes a catch during an NFL football training camp practice in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)