Saints Sign Etienne, Shake Up Running Back Scene

0:00For the NFL, it's March 10th, here's what's happening. The New Orleans Saints made waves in free agency by signing running back Travis Etienne from the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 4-year 52-million dollar contract. This comes as the team builds around young quarterback Tyler Show, giving him a strong backfield option right out of the game. With Alvin Kamar already on the roster, the Saints now have two capable runners to share the load. Etienne brings speed and versatility, which could boost the ground game that has been inconsistent in recent years. Not everyone loves the move though. ESPN analyst Seth Walder slapped it with a C-grade, questioning if it was the best use of the team's limited cap space. He pointed to Etienne's up and down performance history as a red flag. The big question now is what this means for Kamara, who turns 31 this summer. The two might split carries in a committee approach, or the Saints could explore trading the veteran to make Etienne the focal point. For now, the future remains unclear as free agency heats up.

1:03But this signing signals the Saints push to get more dynamic on offense heading into. Next season. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.