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Saints Might Lose Sweepstakes For Hot Free Agent
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet on the team bench against the Chicago Bears during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Saints Might Lose Sweepstakes For Hot Free Agent

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane  |  Last updated Jul 14, 2025 9:00 AM ET

The New Orleans Saints may not be front-runners in the sweepstakes for a coveted free agent, after all.

As the Saints look to fortify their defensive depth chart, they’ve reportedly been eyeing a player with ties to defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. New Orleans invited free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit in May. Samuel worked with Staley on the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021 to 2023.

And while this connection might convince some Saints fans that Samuel is a done deal, that’s far from the case, according to LouisianaSports.Net’s

This article first appeared on New Orleans Saints on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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