Chris Rumph Jr. Re-signs with Saints

0:00It's March 25, NFL News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Chris Rumpth II is sticking around with the New Orleans Saints. The 27-year-old Ed rusher signed a new one-year deal for the 2026 season, featuring a $1.215 million dollar. Base salary and a $785,000 signing bonus, all fully guaranteed. That's a nice step up from his league minimum contract last year, worth $1.1 million dollars with no guarantees. He earned it with a strong rookie season in New Orleans. Over 17 games and 330 snaps, Rumpth racked up 47 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and solid pressure on. Quarterbacks while helping out on special teams. Rumpth fit right in as a reliable depth player under defensive coordinator, Brandon Staley, who coached him before in Los Angeles. His versatility made him a steady presence on the edge. The Saints still want more firepower up front, especially a veteran cam Jordan hangs of his cleats after a legendary career.

1:03Resigning Rumpth brings some continuity to that spot amid roster changes. Overall, this keeps the defense grounded as New Orleans builds toward a tougher past rush next year.