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Saints add former first-round QB to create more competition for Spencer Rattler behind Tyler Shough in 2026

Kellen Moore is not settling with his quarterback room. The New Orleans Saints are infusing their QB room, behind Tyler Shough, with a bit of upside and competition for backup Spencer Rattler.

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Saints signing former top-3 pick to back up QB Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints are adding a veteran quarterback to provide depth behind starter Tyler Shough. The Saints are reportedly signing former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson.

Zach Wilson News / Field Level Media / March 24

Reports: Saints agree to deal with veteran QB Zach Wilson

The New Orleans Saints and veteran quarterback Zach Wilson agreed to a one-year deal on Tuesday, according to multiple media reports. Wilson, 26, provides additional experience at the quarterback position for the Saints, who will be going into Tyler Shough's 10th career start to start the 2026 season.

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Zach Wilson News / Pro Football Rumors / March 24

Saints To Sign QB Zach Wilson

The Saints are adding a former second overall pick to their QB room. The team has agreed to a deal with Zach Wilson, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Saints Hit Jackpot by Landing Demario Davis' Replacement in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints didn't come into the offseason with high expectations. Their roster has some talent on it, but it's certainly not a contender yet, even with emergence of Tyler Shough at the top of their roster.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Source: Saints Hosting Potential Day-2 RB for Private Workout Thursday

The New Orleans Saints seem to be entering the Travis Etienne Jr. era, but having a solid option alongside Etienne is equally important. New Orleans signed Etienne to a four-year, $48 million contract on the first day of NFL free agency — a major move with significant implications for the Saints' running back room.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Saints Newest Playmaker Tabbed 'Biggest Winner' in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with a lot of holes on their roster and not much money to spend in free agency. Stil, they found a way to make multiple big additions, including the signing of offensive guard David Edwards and linebacker Kaden Elliss.

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David Edwards News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Saints' David Edwards Deal Wrongly Under Fire

The New Orleans Saints entered the offseason with a significant hole to fill on the offensive line and did so quickly in free agency. New Orleans was in desperate need of a guard and struck early by inking David Edwards — one of the best guards available in free agency — to a four-year, $61 million deal.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 24

Saints have met with one of the most polarizing NFL draft prospects that New Orleans will have to take in the top ten if they want him

Helping Tyler Shough should and most likely will be at the top of the to-do list for the New Orleans Saints during the 2026 NFL Draft. They already took steps in the right direction by adding guard David Edwards and running back Travis Etienne during free agency.

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Saints NFL Draft Buzz: First Round WR Working Out for New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints made a lot of big moves this offseason to help push their team in the right direction. They added quite a bit of talent in free agency to help make up for the loses of players like Alontae Taylor and Demario Davis.

Terrell Burgess News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24

Saints Re-Signing S Terrell Burgess

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Saints are re-signing S Terrell Burgess. Burgess, 27, was drafted by the Rams with the No. 104 pick in the third round out of Utah in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Saints Star WR Projected to Sign 4-Year, $136.5 Million Contract

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has reportedly been working on a new contract with the Saints for the better part of a year at this point.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Saints Replace Cam Jordan, Alontae Taylor in New Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints had a phenomenal draft class in 2025. Will they be able to follow it up in 2026? Last year, the Saints hit home runs with Kelvin Banks Jr.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

49ers at Center of Growing Free Agency Buzz for Saints Star Defender

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with a lot of moves to make, but not a lot of money to make these moves. As a result, they weren't able to retain players like Alontae Taylor and Demario Davis, as both defenders left town in free agency.

Stefon Diggs News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Saints Would Strike Gold by Signing Stefon Diggs

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