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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 4

Saints Positioned to Make Noise as Free Agency Nears

The New Orleans Saints have a big few weeks ahead. In the coming days, we should hear more as the Saints prepare for the new league year. With five days to go until the March 9th free agency kick off, the Saints are currently $11 million over the salary cap, per Over The Cap.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 4

Saints Predicted to Poach 7-Year Veteran Starter from Bills

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to be excited about with their future, which isn't a statement that could have been made a year ago. Last offseason, they had no hope, no quarterback after Derek Carr retired, and no money to spend in free agency.

Alontae Taylor News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 4

NFL Free Agency: Bears Linked to Saints $33M Free-Agent Cornerback

The legal negotiation window for NFL Free Agency opens at 12 PM on Monday, March 8. Alontae Taylor, the New Orleans Saints’ 2022 second-round pick, is widely expected to attract significant interest from teams.

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 4

NFL Mock Draft: Saints Don't Get Cute, Select Game-Changing RB

The New Orleans Saints will have a no-brainer decision to make if Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is still on the board when it's time for the franchise to make its first selection in the 2026 National Football League Draft.

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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 / Yardbarker / March 4

Saints reporter seems to confirm how teams feel about a Carr trade

Saints reporter seems to confirm how teams feel about a Derek Carr trade

The Saints retained Carr's rights because he was on their roster when he surprisingly retired in May 2025 due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury.

Derek Carr linked with team he nearly joined instead of Saints in 2023

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New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / March 4

New Orleans Saints 2026 Offseason Outlook

There was a point midway through the 2025 NFL season when the New Orleans Saints were in freefall. They were 1-8, and seemed destined to have the first overall pick in the 2026 draft.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 4

NFL Draft expert reveals his 'match made in heaven' prospect for Kellen Moore's Saints

The New Orleans Saints are prepping for free agency, as it kicks off next week. The 2026 NFL Draft is also just around the corner. It'll commence at the end of April, and plenty of mock drafts are providing insights into how they may attack the selection process.

Adam Schefter News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Adam Schefter connects Saints to Jeremiyah Love at pick No. 8 pick

With the 2026 NFL Combine officially in the rearview, the New Orleans Saints must now identify their eight favorite players in this year’s draft class for when Roger Goodell puts pick No.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Saints Must Pounce After Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Decision

The New Orleans Saints' pass rush will be an area of the franchise to watch over the next few weeks. The reason for this is because both Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis are currently scheduled to hit the open market in free agency.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

NFL Mock Draft: Saints Add Superstar RB After Dominant NFL Combine

The New Orleans Saints struck gold in the 2025 NFL Draft. They managed to reach on two players that analysts didn't like during the first two rounds of the NFL draft, but both turned out to be franchise cornerstones through their rookie years.

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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.

Will Clapp News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Saints Pull Recently Retired Will Clapp Into New Role

The New Orleans Saints are bringing back a familiar face in a new role. Former Saints center Will Clapp announced his retirement from the National Football League after seven seasons on Feb.

New Orleans Saints News / Gridiron Heroics / March 3

New Orleans Saints: Why a 4x-Pro Bowler's NFL Comeback is Unlikely

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr retired in May 2025 due to a significant right shoulder injury caused by a labral tear and degenerative changes to his rotator cuff, bypassing surgery that would have sidelined him this season.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Saints, Packers Getting Buzz For Veteran LB on 1-Year, $10 Million Deal

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of storylines to follow this offseason. After landing Kelvin Banks Jr. and Tyler Shough in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Saints have seemingly kicked off their rebuild in the right direction.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Saints’ Odd Derek Carr Era May Be Nearing End For 2nd Time

If the New Orleans Saints can find a way to trade Derek Carr this offseason, that would be a dream scenario for the franchise. Carr has said himself that he's open to returning to the National Football League in 2026 for the right opportunity.

Kellen Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Saints’ Kellen Moore hires player who just retired to coaching staff

While the New Orleans Saints missed the playoffs in 2025, they showed some strides offensively under new quarterback Tyler Shough. Now, Shough and the offense will have a new coach to work with that was in their shoes not too long ago.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Saints Getting Buzz for Rival CB on 2-Year, $25 Million Deal

The New Orleans Saints need to upgrade practically every position on the field, aside from quarterback following the addition of Tyler Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Saints Predicted to Land 26-Year-Old Star LB From Patriots

The New Orleans Saints took a few big strides toward their future last offseason. After losing Derek Carr, the team seemingly had no direction going forward.

Derek Carr News / Yardbarker / March 3

Saints, Derek Carr seemingly got bad news during the combine

Before Carr retired in May 2025 due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury, he dealt with multiple injury-related issues across the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 3

Steelers Projected to Lose Coveted Team MVP to Saints in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints have a few holes on their roster that they need to plug up before training camp and Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Fortunately for the Saints, they have plenty of time and opportunity to do so.