Saints Boost Backfield with Etienne, Target Allen

0:00On March 27, the New Orleans Saints boosted their running-back group by signing Travis ETN early in free agency. He set to pair with Alvin Camara and create a strong one-two punch. Last season in 2025, the Saints ranked near the bottom of the league and rushing, so this move aims to fix that weak spot right away. Building on the ETN edition, the team might target Penn State running-back K-Tron Allen in later draft rounds for the 2026 NFL. Draft Allen stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 216 pounds. He thrived alongside Nick Singleton, forming a productive duo for the Knitney Lions. Allen's college career shown bright, especially in tough times. As a freshman, he rushed for 867 yards in 10 touchdowns. He topped 1,000 yards twice, finishing with a career high, 1,303 yards, and 15 scores in 2025. He spent State's all-time leading rusher with 4,180 yards and ranks third in touchdowns

1:01with 39. He earned first team all-baked in honors that final year. What stands out about Allen is his power-running style, perfect vision, and ability to break tackles while staying balanced. He's solid in past protection, too, and fits the interior attack that Saints coordinator Kellen Moore favors something missing since Mark Ingram's prime. On the flip side, he lacks top-end speed and isn't a big receiving thread. Adding Allen could turn into a mid-round steal, giving the Saints immediate depth and youth without burning an early pick. Their backfill looks prime for a big turnaround next season. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.