Where the wave of second-tier quarterback prospects sends those players will be one of this draft’s top storylines, and teams are doing work on forging reasonable paths to securing QB real estate. This has involved the Browns and Giants discussing trades that involve using their early-second-round picks to climb back into Round 1. The Saints are at work on a similar route as … [Read more...] about Saints Making Calls On Path To QB Pick; Derek Carr Clarity Proving Elusive
Jets, Saints In Mix For Jalon Walker; Panthers Remain High On LB
Recovering from a quad injury during the pre-draft process, Jalon Walker‘s stock has been climbing since his recent belated pro day. The Georgia linebacker seems a safe bet to become a top-10 pick. Mentioned as a potential Patriots wild-card pick at No. 4 overall, Walker has not received as much buzz about a Foxborough destination compared to LSU tackle Will Campbell. If the … [Read more...] about Jets, Saints In Mix For Jalon Walker; Panthers Remain High On LB
Browns, Steelers, Vikings Linked To Kirk Cousins; Saints In Mix For Falcons QB?
Although Shedeur Sanders probably enters the draft with the most compelling storyline, a player who came off the board on Day 3 13 years ago is pushing for a front-row spot. The Kirk Cousins situation remains foggy, even after the demoted Falcons quarterback reported on time for his team’s offseason program. Cousins is still eyeing a way out of Atlanta, and teams continue to … [Read more...] about Browns, Steelers, Vikings Linked To Kirk Cousins; Saints In Mix For Falcons QB?
Saints To Exercise Chris Olave’s Fifth-Year Option, Decline Trevor Penning’s
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