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Saints draft: Boom or bust? Only time will tell!!

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TRACEY JAGNEAUX

NEW ORLEANS -- No question that after last year’s bountiful draft for the New Orleans Saints, the 2018 version of let’s take a chance would be scrutinized in a way that no other draft would be.

No matter who the Saints chose this year, the comparison to 2017 would be made, even though none of the players selected starting last Thursday had even taken a snap in the NFL.

So, how did the Saints do in this year’s installment? That all depends on who you ask. The range of grades looks like the report card of a seventh grader going through the change to adulthood: it is all over the map.
ESPN gave the Saints a C+, putting New Orleans just above average.

Bleacher Report, without providing any explanation with its rankings, gave the Saints a D, the lowest in the league along with Oakland and Seattle.
Yahoo and USA Today agreed with Bleacher Report and also rated the New Orleans draft as being D worthy. However, both NFL.com and CBS Sports had the Saints with a grade of B.

The biggest move of the draft for New Orleans came very early. The Saints made a bold move in the first round Thursday, trading next year’s first-rounder to move up and take Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport, a player who filled a need for a pressure player at the right defensive end spot the Saints have been trying to fill long-term for years.

Full Article -- Ville Platte Gazette
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BREAKING: Saints trade for Patriots DT Davon Godchaux

  • News source: Tina Howell
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The New Orleans Saints have traded a 2026 7th round NFL draft pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for DT Davon Godchaux.

Godchaux is a Louisiana native who played for the LSU Tigers for 3 seasons. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 5th round (178th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He later signed with the Patriots in 2021. Godchaux didn’t miss a game in his four years with the Patriots.

According to Next Gen Stats, Godchaux made 94.4% of his tackles in 2024, ranking him 2nd among all NFL defensive tackles.

He will now return home to play with the Saints under new...
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Fleur-de-Links, March 10: Saints add Davon Godchaux

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The New Orleans Saints made an early morning move, acquiring former LSU Tiger Davon Godchaux from the New England Patriots in exchange for a seventh round pick.

With nearly $40 million due to him in 2025, the Saints converted nearly all of it into a signing bonus in a cap saving measure.
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Sources: Patriots trade DT Godchaux to Saints

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The New England Patriots have traded DT Davon Godchaux, 30, to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft, sources told ESPN.
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How Saints, GM Mickey Loomis plan to approach free agency

  • News source: Katherine Terrell
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Despite being over the the $279.2 million salary cap, New Orleans still expects to be active in the free agency period.
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2025 Saints Free Agency Live Tracker: Signings, rumors, trades and more

  • News source: Tina Howell
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It’s that time of year again, free agency is upon us. NFL teams can begin to negotiate with free agents starting Monday at 11 a.m. CT and players can officially be signed by a new team on Wednesday, March 12th at 3 pm CT, which is the start of the new league year.

Canal Street Chronicles will keep you updated on the New Orleans Saints latest signings, rumors, trades and more with this free agency live tracker and feel free to leave your thoughts on all the latest moves in the comment section below.

Saints re-sign WR Dante Pettis to a 1-year deal.
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Saints re-sign WR Dante Pettis to a one-year deal

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Last offseason, the New Orleans Saints let many of their players leave in free agency due to having to clean the cap. This year, the team has some more flexibility. Keeping depth players who can help when needed is always a good idea, and today, per Ari Meirov, the Saints did just that by re-signing WR Dante Pettis.

Pettis is not a name that will jump off the page when looking back at the moves the Saints made this offseason, but that does not mean this move is a bad one. When Pettis started due to injuries ravaging the Saints WR room, he made a bunch of plays and stepped up when many...
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Saints restructure QB Derek Carr’s contract to free up cap space

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The Saints converted a substantial portion of Carr's $30 million in 2025 salary and another $10 million for a roster bonus into a signing bonus.
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Source: Saints restructuring Carr's contract

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The Saints are restructuring Derek Carr's contract to open up $30.9 million in 2025 cap space, according to a source.
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Derek Carr secures full $40M as Saints adjust contract

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NEW ORLEANS — Derek Carr won’t be lowering his salary. Instead, the Saints are adjusting his contract, freeing up about $30 million and securing his spot as the starting quarterback for 2025, according to the SaintsWire.

The Saints first asked Carr to take a pay cut, but he held firm and secured his full $40 million for the year. However, the restructure lowered his salary cap hit from $51.5 million to roughly $20.5 million, saving the team nearly $31 million. The restructure didn’t require Carr’s approval, as this is a common practice in the league.

This will be Carr's third year with...
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Derek Carr is staying with the Saints after the quarterback restructures his contract

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New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said he believed the team had a quarterback they could win with in Derek Carr.
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Derek Carr converts salary cap, will stay in New Orleans, per reports

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After weeks of speculation on the future of Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints, the rumors of the veteran signal caller leaving have officially been put to bed.

Carr will be converting most of his nearly $40 million salary into a signing bonus for salary cap purposes.

The news comes after weeks of speculation regarding Carr's future with New Orleans, thanks in large part to the nearly $30 million increase to the league's salary cap.

Carr will look to have a better season after missing half of the season in 2024 with multiple injuries, including a broken hand.

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Should the Saints sign DE Joey Bosa?

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On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Chargers released edge rusher Joey Bosa. For the first time in his career, he is set to test free agency.

Over the years, Bosa has become an iconic member of the Chargers. His 72.0 sacks rank second in team history, behind Leslie O’Neal, who had 105.5. Bosa is also a five-time Pro Bowler and was named the rookie of the year in 2016. He is sure to be a hot commodity once free agency starts.

However, his recent health issues have resulted in a career decline, with him playing only 28 games since 2022 and adding only 14 sacks to his total. Bosa's five sacks in...
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Saints announces Kellen Moore’s coaching staff

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The New Orleans Saints have officially announced the following hires to Kellen Moore's coaching staff.
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Former Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame

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Former New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead has been inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. Armstead attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, playing for the UAPB Golden Lions football team from 2009 to 2012. He was named first-team All-SWAC from 2010-2012 and played in the 2013 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL.

Armstead was drafted by the Saints in the third round (75th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played nine seasons in New Orleans before signing with the Miami Dolphins in March 2022. Armstead was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2018 and has been selected to...
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