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Saints' Splashy Travis Etienne Signing Turns Heads

The New Orleans Saints entered the offseason needing some more firepower in the running back room. They found exactly what they needed by signing 27-year-old running back Travis Etienne Jr.

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NFL Mock Trade: Saints Land Star WR to Bolster Major Roster Hole

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with holes all over their roster. But they quickly dove into free agency to find the pieces that would fit the future of the franchise under head coach Kellen Moore.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / March 19

Saints Bring Back DE Chris Rumph

Former Charger Chris Rumph joined the Saints on a one-year contract last spring. After posting his first career 17-game season in 2025, the defensive end will remain in New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 19

Saints Re-Sign DE Chris Rumph

The New Orleans Saints announced Friday that they’ve re-signed DE Chris Rumph to an undisclosed contract. Rumph, 27, was drafted by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Duke.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 19

Bears Gaining Steam as Fit for Saints Franchise Star DE in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints have had quite an eventful offseason, though they haven't made a high volume of moves. Instead, they've made a few impactful moves to upgrade the roster a build a brighter future.

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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.

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

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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

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

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 19

Two Trades That Would Instantly Revamp the Saints

What's next for the New Orleans Saints? New Orleans came out of the gate swinging in free agency by signing a handful of guys, including Travis Etienne Jr., Noah Fant, David Edwards and punter Ryan Wright, among others.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 19

Seahawks Getting Buzz as Trade Fit for Saints Veteran RB After Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with some major question marks surrounding their running back situation. They have veteran Alvin Kamara on the roster, but they need a talented ballcarrier of the future to pair with young quarterback Tyler Shough.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 19

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Saints Add Franchise Piece to Bolster Defense

The 2026 National Football League Draft will kick off in just over one month and the New Orleans Saints will be on the clock with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / March 19

Saints land two first-round prospects and continue helping QB Tyler Shough in latest 4-round NFL mock draft

The New Orleans Saints are building some steam when it comes to short and long-term hype about the direction they're headed. A strong 2026 NFL Draft class will go a long way in aiding that, too.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 19

Inside the Saints’ Biggest Offseason Decisions Thus Far

The New Orleans Saints are in a better position right now than they were in at the end of the 2025 National Football League season. There's more work to do.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 18

Saints Meeting With Intriguing WR Prospect in 2026 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints have been in a bad spot as a franchise for a few years and it's all stemmed around their horrific cap situation. But year by year, the Saints have rebuilt this cap situation while trying to put a contending team on the field.

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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.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 18

Cowboys Drawing Buzz as Fit for Saints Veteran Defender in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints came into free agency with an aggressive approach to upgrade their roster, despite not having the cap space to be as aggressive as teams like the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 18

Post Free Agency Mock Draft: Saints Land Dream Prospect at Pick No. 8

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with a few massive holes on their roster, but not very much cap flexibility to improve the team. As a result, they were able to make two large additions by signing Travis Etienne to be the new franchise running back and David Edwards to anchor the offensive line as a veteran offensive guard.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18

NFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

NFL free agency is only in its second week, but the NFC South already looks drastically different from how it ended the 2025 season. With so much movement, here’s a look at each team’s best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.

Cameron Jordan sends message to Saints about possible reunion

Top remaining NFL free agents and their likely landing spots

Hollywood Brown seems to send big message to critics of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18

Only one team makes sense for Cameron Jordan

For the first time in his career, Jordan may not play for the New Orleans Saints.

Cameron Jordan sends message to Saints about possible reunion

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The '2024-25 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

Ty Chandler News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17

Saints Add RB Ty Chandler

So far, the Saints’ biggest offseason splash has been the addition of former Jaguars running back Travis Etienne on a four-year, $52MM pact. They agreed to terms Tuesday with another veteran back, Ty Chandler, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

New Orleans Saints News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

NFL Drops The Hammer On New Orleans Saints Player With Stiff Suspension

The New Orleans Saints will be without veteran cornerback Beanie Bishop for their first three games of 2026. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league has suspended Beanie Bishop for the first three games next season.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Promising Saints defensive back suspended for first 3 games of 2026

With quarterback Tyler Shough under center, the New Orleans Saints are hoping to take a massive step forward in 2026. However, one of their more promising defensive backs now won’t be available to begin the campaign.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Saints free agent addition just got punished by the NFL before he even plays a snap for New Orleans

In the NFL, every opportunity is important. For one free agent addition for the New Orleans Saints, his chance to prove he should be on the team's active roster to start next season just took a hit following the latest report.

Tyler Shough News / Gridiron Heroics / March 17

NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints could build a juggernaut around Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints are all-in on second-year quarterback Tyler Shough, and might be about to add an elite burner to his supporting cast during the NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints News / Football Analysis / March 17

Re-Grading the New Orleans Saints 2025 Draft

Coming into the 2025 NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints needed a draft that would help reset their roster to begin the Kellen Moore era. The Saints’ two biggest needs before the 2025 draft were a cornerstone for their offensive line and a quarterback of the future who would grow into a franchise quarterback.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / March 17