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Travis Etienne signs $52 million contract with new team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Mar 9, 2026 2:36 PM ET

Travis Etienne is heading back home after four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Etienne is signing a four-year, $52 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports. While Etienne had interest from elsewhere, he prioritized the Saints in order to return to his home state of Louisiana.

Saints are giving Travis Etienne a 4-year, $52M deal, per source. https://t.co/aREXhLavow
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026

The Saints get younger and more dynamic with Etienne, who is coming off a resurgent season with the Jaguars. He ran for 1,107 yards and scored seven rushing touchdowns for Jacksonville as the franchise returned to the postseason. He should have a big role alongside quarterback Tyler Shough in trying to get the Saints back there for the first time since 2020.

The addition of Etienne also calls into question Alvin Kamara’s future with the Saints. He did not want to leave before the trade deadline, but Etienne seems likely to be slotted into a big role in the New Orleans offense that would probably eat into Kamara’s touches.

The Saints have finished last in the NFC South in back-to-back seasons. They did show signs of life in 2025 by going 6-11 under first-year head coach Kellen Moore.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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