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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 9

Saints Veteran Star Still Drawing Buzz as Trade Chip at NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints are in the middle of a crucial rebuild right now, and it's going much better than many people expected at this point. After losing Derek Carr to retirement last offseason, it seemed as though the Saints were going to be set back a few years.

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There's one obvious fit for Cameron Jordan

The Saints' all-time leader in sacks acknowledged that the business side of the game might lead him away from the Big Easy, and there should be a strong interest in his services after the NFL Draft.

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Bryan Bresee News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Saints Reportedly Make Significant Decision on Bryan Bresee

When the New Orleans Saints selected Clemson star defensive lineman Bryan Bresee with pick No. 29 in the 2023 NFL Draft, there were significant expectations.

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The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Saints Mid-Round CB Sleeper Target to Watch

The New Orleans Saints lost an important piece of the secondary this offseason with Alontae Taylor signing with the Tennessee Titans. Those are some big shoes to fill.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, David Bailey-Arvell Reese debate, Sonny Styles-Fred Warner comps

Steelers are showing interest in a small-school standout who could turn out to be a hidden gem at wide receiver in Pittsburgh

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Arm length concerns surrounding Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor during 2026 NFL Draft

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Saints Keeping Close Eye on Iowa State Defender Before 2026 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints need to hit the jackpot in the 2026 NFL Draft. They did this last season by landing franchise offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. in Round 1 and franchise quarterback Tyler Shough in Round 2.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Two Free Agents for Saints After 2026 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints don't have a ton of salary cap space at their disposal right now. New Orleans has just over $13.8 million in salary cap space, per Over The Cap, which is 24th in the National Football League right now.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Alvin Kamara's Future With Saints Comes Down to One Variable

Alvin Kamara's future is still completely up in the air for the New Orleans Saints. During the annual league meetings, Saints head coach Kellen Moore said all of the right things about the running back room.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

3 NFL Draft Prospects Saints Should Avoid at Pick No. 8 in Round 1

The New Orleans Saints are heading in the right direction as a franchise right now after hitting the jackpot with the addition of Tyler Shough at quarterback and Kellen Moore at head coach last offseason.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Report: Saints Likely to Target These Two Positions In 2026 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints enter the 2026 NFL Draft in an enviable position. The team appears to have its quarterback of the future in second-round pick Tyler Shough, and there’s no bigger competitive advantage in football than a franchise passer on a rookie contract.

Bryan Bresee News / Pro Football Rumors / April 8

Saints Pick Up Bryan Bresee’s Fifth-Year Option

Defensive lineman Bryan Bresee will stay in New Orleans through at least 2027. The Saints have picked up the 2023 first-round pick’s fifth-year option, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Saints Land 'Human Missile' to Bolster Defense in Latest NFL Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints are in the middle of a rebuild right now, but it was kick-started in a big way with the emergence of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough last season.

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New Orleans Saints News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Saints Select Controversial Pass Rusher In Latest Mock Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and New Orleans Saints fan everywhere are looking at every mock draft they can find to gain insights into which players may join the organization.

Tyrann Mathieu News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 8

Tyrann Mathieu's Reality Check for Saints After Offseason Shakeup

The New Orleans Saints are certainly going to look different, to say the least, when Week 1 arrives to kick off the 2026 National Football League season.

Tyler Shough News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7

Saints to target WR, TE in draft

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough impressed as a rookie in 2025 despite a less-than-stellar supporting cast.

Cameron Jordan News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 7

Cam Jordan Doesn't Sound Like Someone Leaving Saints

The New Orleans Saints haven't re-signed Cameron Jordan as of writing, but it certainly sounds like the franchise is on his mind. Jordan racked up 10 1/2 sacks in 2025.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Saints 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft: New Orleans double dips at polarizing position and creates important depth on day two and beyond

Kellen Moore’s New Orleans Saints have plenty of work to do in this year’s draft, and it all starts at pick no. 8. Do they address the offense with a skill position player?

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 7

NFL Draft Expert Predicts Saints Land Star Edge Rusher in 2026 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints have made some big additions to their roster this offseason. They added Travis Etienne to help replace the production that's being lost from the aging Alvin Kamara.

Hunter Dekkers News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 7

Former Saints QB Hunter Dekkers Making Noise in UFL

One former New Orleans Saints quarterback is playing in the United Football League right now as he tries to show teams what he can do. Hunter Dekkers was signed by the Saints as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 National Football League Draft out of Iowa Western.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / April 7