Saints Sign Etienne to Flexible 4-Year Deal

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. Travis ETN Jr. has inked a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, initially reported at $52 million. But the structure reveals it's more like $47 million at signing, with incentives potentially adding $5 million more. The contract starts light on the salary cap, with just the $5 million hit in 2026, including $2 million in base salary and $3 million. Million from signing bonus per-ration, it climbs to $13 million in 2027 before jumping higher. That setup gives the Saints plenty of flexibility, as guarantees top out at $24 million through a $12 million signing bonus. And early base pay, they could part ways cleanly after 2027 if needed. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move for New Orleans, balancing risk with ETN's proven skills. It keeps cap space open for other needs while securing a workhorseback.

1:00Looking ahead, ETN figures to dominate carries in the backfield, with or without Alvin Kamara. The Saints might groom a rookie, like one from Arkansas, or wake forest as a long-term option behind him. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. Made in AI.