Saints Sign Punter Wright, Strengthening Special Teams

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New Orleans Saints targeted their special team's unit as a top priority this off-season. They signed Punter Ryan Wright to a four-year contract to bring stability to a position that has been inconsistent for years. Long Snapper's Act Wood remains a reliable fixture on the roster, and pairing him with Wright marks a smart early move. Wright and Wood already share a strong connection from Wright's college days at Tulane. Back when Wright was a freshman, he would help warm up Wood during sessions with former Saints players, Thomas Morstead, and Will Lutz. This history dates back to at least 2018. Fans and analysts see this as a welcome boost amid recent turnover on special teams. After parting ways with Lutz and Morstead, the unit has struggled with consistency, making familiar partnerships like this one, especially valuable for, team chemistry. Wright recently shared details of their bond in an interview, highlighting how those early

1:01workouts built their rapport. Nearly a decade later, they're now official teammates, which should help the group gel quickly. With other special team spots still being addressed, this duel provides a solid foundation as the Saints push to improve across the board.