Saints Strengthen Roster for 2026 Season

0:00It's March 22nd. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The New Orleans Saints surprised a lot of folks last season with a 6-11 record under New Head Coach Kellyn Moore, turning what was expected. To be a rebuild into something fun and competitive. Now they're shoring up their salary cap and making smart moves and free agency to build momentum, hiding into 2026. They landed some key pieces without breaking the bank, starting with running back Travis at TN Junior, a 27-year-old standout from. Jacksonville who rushed for over 1,100 yards and added solid receiving numbers. They also grabbed guard David Edwards on a big four-year deal, up to $61 million, plugging a long time hole on the offensive line. Alongside young tackles and a steady center. Fans are buzzing about the offensive upgrades, especially with ETN pairing nicely with veteran Alvin Camara as a backup and the line now looking. Tough enough to control games. That should give quarterback Tyler Show better protection and open up the run game.

1:06On top of that, Tide and Noah Fan joined on a two-year pack to compete with Juwan Johnson, bringing reliable hands from a tub spot in Cincinnati. Linebacker Kaden Ellis is back home after Stince elsewhere, signing for three years and $33 million to bolster the middle of. Defense with Pete Werner. These targeted additions have the Saints roster feeling more balanced, setting up real hope for a push in 2026 as training cam approaches.