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Heading into training camp, Marques Colston and Brandin Cooks are penciled in as the Saints' top two wide receivers. After that, the depth chart is clouded with uncertainty.

Not only is the No. 3 wideout position yet to be determined, but the No. 4 and No. 5 spots are also up for grabs, and a slew of candidates have emerged.

At the beginning of training camp, three veterans will likely get a hard look from the coaching staff for the No. 3 spot. Joe Morgan, Nick Toon and Josh Morgan all have considerable experience under their belts, and this should benefit all three as they look to earn playing time.

Joe Morgan provides New Orleans with a legitimate deep threat. He’s averaged more than 33 yards per reception during his time with the Saints, and his ability to stretch the field vertically should help his cause in this competition.

The 6'4" Toon, meanwhile, gives quarterback Drew Brees a sizable target in the short-to-intermediate passing game. His career got off to a slow start, but he came on strong during the back end of last season, catching 17 passes for 215 yards over the last six games.

Then there’s Josh Morgan, who hauled in 78 receptions for 794 yards and three touchdowns over the past three seasons, the latest of which was spent with the Chicago Bears.

As if this competition wasn’t already wide open, a couple of second-year wideouts could also fight their way into the mix.

Brandon Coleman and Seantavius Jones both joined the Saints as undrafted free agents in 2014. Both spent the majority of last season on the practice squad, but they made waves during OTAs as players who were vastly improved. It won’t be a shock if either one, or both, earns significant playing time this season.

Jalen Saunders, Willie Snead and undrafted rookie R.J. Harris are some other names to remember in this crowded race, and they’ll all be looking to make an impact when practices get underway.

The wide receiver position clearly doesn’t lack for competition, and this battle should be one of the more intriguing at training camp.