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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 16

Saints Most Underrated Move Made in Free Agency So Far

The New Orleans Saints have been active in free agency so far with running back Travis Etienne Jr. and guard David Edwards getting most of the headlines.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 16

Saints May Have Scored Huge Win With $33 Million Offseason Deal

The New Orleans Saints were under a lot of pressure coming into the offseason. They were looked at as one of the worst rosters in the entire league, but with rookie offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 16

Saints' Free Agent Deals Signal Major Shift in Salary Cap Philosophy

For years, the New Orleans Saints were stuck adding several void years to the simplest contracts to ensure they were salary-cap compliant. Take Taysom Hill's unusually large four-year, $140 million contract restructure as an example.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 16

3 Bargain Free Agents Saints Can Still Sign to Upgrade Roster

The New Orleans Saints have plenty of salary cap space left to make moves in free agency. The first week of free agency is officially behind us across the National Football League and the Saints have a lot to show for it, including running back Travis Etienne Jr.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 16

Saints' Tyler Shough Steals Show With Cameo in Savannah Bananas' Trip to Superdome

Both Drew Brees and Tyler Shough played baseball during high school before realizing that football made more sense in the long run. The New Orleans Saints quarterbacks, both former and current, recently grabbed their baseball gear again and stole the spotlight at a Savannah Bananas event at the Caesars Superdome.

New Orleans Saints News / NHANFL / March 16

Saints Land Noah Fant: Mickey Loomis Finally Gets His Target

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints didn’t let him get away twice. Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Sunday that the club agreed to terms with free agent tight end Noah Fant on a two-year contract worth $8.75 million.

New Orleans Saints News / NHANFL / March 16

Crickets in New Orleans: Why Nobody is Calling the Saints About Derek Carr

NEW ORLEANS — The NFL’s annual game of quarterback musical chairs is spinning at a blinding pace, but Derek Carr is still standing without a seat. Despite

Travis Etienne News / NHANFL / March 16

Saints Homecoming: Travis Etienne Jr. Signs $52M Deal to Spark 2026 Surge

NEW ORLEANS — The Saints just brought the lightning back to the Mississippi River. General Manager Mickey Loomis officially signed Louisiana native Travis Etienne Jr.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 15

Chiefs Predicted to Poach Veteran All-Pro From Saints in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints have put together one of the more impressive offseasons, given their cap situation, in the entire league. Despite being handicapped with cap issues, the Saints have found a way to add Travis Etienne and David Edwards to their offense.

Travis Etienne News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 15

Grading Saints' 2026 Offseason Moves: Where Does Travis Etienne Signing Rank?

Through six full days of the NFL's free agency window, the New Orleans Saints reportedly spent more than $170 million, bringing in seven free agents as it stands.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

New Orleans Saints News / Savannah Bananas On SI / March 15

New Orleans Saints QB takes part in the Bananas' visit to the Caesar's Superdome

There was a huge party in New Orleans on Saturday night, courtesy of the Savannah Bananas. The team broke out the beads at the Caesar's Superdome this weekend and brought their bombastic brand of baseball to the Big Easy.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 15

Saints Reportedly Have Eyes on Combine Standout RB

The New Orleans Saints already have added one running back this offseason in Travis Etienne Jr. Could another be on the way as well? Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports reported that the Saints' brass was in attendance at Arkansas' pro day on Friday and had eyes on running back Mike Washington Jr.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 15

Have Saints gotten a single inquiry about Derek Carr?

The New Orleans Saints were pleasantly surprised by QB Tyler Shough during his rookie season. Shough logged 2,384 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions through 11 games during a rebuilding season in New Orleans.

NFL News / NHANFL / March 15

QB Comeback: Derek Carr Open to 2026 NFL Return, Per Mike Garafolo

NEW ORLEANS — The NFL quarterback market just took a veteran turn. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that Derek Carr is ready to end his short-lived retirement and return to the league for the 2026 season.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15

Saints have ‘no takers’ for Derek Carr

Derek Carr’s comeback tour isn’t exactly selling out stadiums left and right. Several reporters emerged last month indicating that Carr was “very serious” about making an NFL comeback.

New Orleans Saints News / Gridiron Heroics / March 14

New Orleans Saints Have Received 0 Inquiries Regarding Derek Carr

The New Orleans Saints have one of the more interesting players who could be available depending on the situation. It’s been more than a month since quarterback Derek Carr stated he would return to the NFL to play for a Super Bowl contender.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 14

Saints Mock Trade: Broncos Land Veteran Playmaker From New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with a few major holes on their roster, but it didn't take long for them to dive into free agency. They were able to add David Edwards to fill a huge hole at offensive guard.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14

10 best NFL free-agent signings of the past 20 years: See where Brees, Brady, Manning and more rank

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Travis Etienne News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Travis Etienne reveals we’ve been saying his last name wrong

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. dropped a pronunciation bombshell during his introductory press conference on Friday, admitting that fans, announcers, and even NFL commissioner Roger Goodell have been butchering his last name for years.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Saints HC Kellen Moore puts Alvin Kamara's future in doubt with latest comments amid retirement speculation

The New Orleans surprised plenty of folks this week when they signed former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year deal worth up to $52 million.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / March 13