Saints Sign Etienne, Boost Offense for Shough

0:00From a daily news now network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New Orleans Saints are building a strong offense this off-season after a promising end to the 2025 season. Their standout move came and signing running back Travis ETN Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars. This addition aims to give second-year quarterback Tyler show the reliable ground game the team missed last year. The deal is a four-year contract worth $47.4 million, but it's structured smartly as essentially a two-year commitment of. $24 million guaranteed. The Saints included an easy out after the 2027 season, keeping their options open if things don't pan out. ETN brings proven skills as a dual-threat back, rushing for 1,107 yards and 7 touchdowns last season on 200. Sixty carries. He also caught 36 passes for 292 yards and six scores. Stepping up where aging star Alvin Camara and others like Kendrae, Miller have fallen short.

1:04Experts like NFL.com's Jeffrey Chidiha rank this among the top 10 roster moves league-wide, praising how it eases pressure on show. The Saints also bolstered their line by adding David Edwards, rounding out protection of front. With these pieces in place, New Orleans looks poised for a balanced attack heading into 2026, setting up show for a breakout year.