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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 17

NFL Free Agency: 3 Saints Players Who Could Still Return to New Orleans

The first wave of 2026 NFL free agency has been a whirlwind for the New Orleans Saints. While general manager Mickey Loomis made big splashes by signing running back Travis Etienne Jr.

New Orleans Saints News / NHANFL / March 17

Saints Risk It All: $113M Splash on Run Game Leaves Defense in the Dust

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints just torched the first week of 2026 free agency by dropping $113 million on two offensive players, yet the biggest name in the building hasn’t even picked up a phone.

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

Ranking Saints Top 3 Dream NFL Draft Selections at Pick No. 8

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of holes left on their roster after spending big in free agency, which isn't a good thing at all. But the silver lining is the Saints spent big to acquire a few players who will likely be franchise cornerstones for a few seasons.

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Drew Brees News / Savannah Bananas On SI / March 16

NFL Great Drew Brees appears for the Bananas in a baseball bash at the Superdome

To say that the City of New Orleans fully embraced Banana Ball this weekend would be a massive understatement. The Savannah Bananas brought their brand of barnstorming baseball to the Big Easy, where over 60,000 fans packed the Louisiana Superdome over two straight nights to see sports' greatest spectacle.

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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.

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

Saints 'Most Interesting' Move Wasn't Travis Etienne or David Edwards

The New Orleans Saints have had a strong offseason so far and there is still plenty of time for more moves. New Orleans entered the offseason with two major holes: guard and depth in the running back room.

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

Saints Already Landed Next Offensive Weapon Alongside Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints looked lost and confused last offseason following the sudden medical retirement of Derek Carr. But they quickly pivoted to Spencer Rattler and eventually Tyler Shough to replace Carr.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 16

Biggest mistake Saints made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The New Orleans Saints started the offseason strong by making an important defensive move, bringing back Kaden Elliss on a three-year, $33 million deal to restore some punch and familiarity at linebacker.

Travis Etienne News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Travis Etienne Jr. Told Us How to Say His Name 5 Years Ago

At his introductory press conference after signing a free-agent deal with the New Orleans Saints last week, running back Travis Etienne Jr. explained that we've all been saying his name wrong this whole time.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

Travis Etienne News / Yardbarker / March 13