The Saints maneuvered to make two first-round picks in 2022. One has worked out, the other has not. As a result, Mickey Loomis said Wednesday the team will only pick up one fifth-year option from that first-round haul. Chris Olave‘s contract will now run through 2026 (via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport), but Trevor Penning will be thrown into a contract year by virtue of New Orleans … [Read more...] about Saints To Exercise Chris Olave’s Fifth-Year Option, Decline Trevor Penning’s
Unclear If Derek Carr Needs Surgery
Reports of a shoulder injury to Saints quarterback Derek Carr that may require surgery have put his situation in New Orleans back in the spotlight. Shoulder surgery could force Carr to miss some, if not all, of the 2025 season, effectively forcing the Saints into a long-avoided rebuild. That could push them to using the No. 9 pick on a quarterback after doing their homework on … [Read more...] about Unclear If Derek Carr Needs Surgery
Saints Likelier To Add QB After Round 1?
A recent report indicated the Saints want to come out of this draft with a quarterback, but they may not view this prospect crop as producing anyone — after Cam Ward goes off the board — worthy of the No. 9 overall pick. With the caveat of smokescreen season being in full swing, the Saints appear more likely — even after the Derek Carr news became public — to wait on a … [Read more...] about Saints Likelier To Add QB After Round 1?
Saints T Ryan Ramczyk Retires From NFL
The Saints restructured Ryan Ramczyk‘s contract earlier this offseason, doing so after the accomplished right tackle did not play in 2024. That move was expected to precede a retirement, and the veteran blocker confirmed Thursday (via Instagram) he is done. A knee injury led to retirement rumors swirling late in 2023, and with 2024 not becoming a bounce-back year for Ramczyk, … [Read more...] about Saints T Ryan Ramczyk Retires From NFL
Draft Rumors: Golden, Lions, Texans, Bolts, Broncos, Commanders, Raiders, Browns, Saints, Seahawks, Loveland, Panthers
Matthew Golden‘s 4.29-second 40-yard dash showing at the Combine helped solidify him as one of this draft class’ top receiver prospects. Not quite a first-round pick in Ely Allen’s PFR mock draft, Golden has landed on the radar as a candidate to go on Day 1. The former Houston and Texas wideout has met with the Broncos, Buccaneers, Packers and Cowboys; he made some more trips … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Golden, Lions, Texans, Bolts, Broncos, Commanders, Raiders, Browns, Saints, Seahawks, Loveland, Panthers