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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 9

Saints Land Big Play WR From Chargers in Latest NFL Mock Trade

The New Orleans Saints need to address the hole on their roster at wide receiver more than anything this offseason. They've already added a tight end, linebacker, running back, and offensive lineman, among other positions, this offseason.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 9

Saints NFL Draft Breakdown: Top Non-WR Prospect for No. 8 Pick

There are arguably three paths for the New Orleans Saints to take with the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 National Football League Draft: wide receiver, an edge rusher or a cornerback.

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 9

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.

The 'All-time sack leader by NFL team' quiz

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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

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.

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.

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.

Alvin Kamara 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.

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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

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.