Saints Sign Etienne, Strengthen Line, Shake Up Roster

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. The New Orleans Saints just made waves and free agency by signing running back Travis ETN to a four-year deal worth $52 million. The hometown favorite who previously starred with the Jacksonville Jaguars is heading back to Louisiana to join the team as their new lead rusher, heading into the 2026 season. Earlier this week, the front office also locked up former Buffalo Bill's guard David Edwards on a four-year contract valued at $61 million. This move beefs up the offensive line to give their new backfield star better protection after last season's inconsistencies up front. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how these deals signal a fresh start for the Saints Ace ground game. By tweaking veteran salaries, the team cleared cap space and is clearly aiming to rebuild their rushing attack from the inside out. Meanwhile, there's chatter around star running back Alvin Camara after the

1:02Saints converted over $10 million of his salary into a bonus. That saved about $8 million in cap room and hints at possible changes, like a trade, to make room for the newcomers. With ETN in the fold and the line strengthened, the Saints roster is evolving fast as the new lead gear kicks off. Keep an eye on how this all plays out for their 2026 push. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts in music.