Saints Highly Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag On Top Free Agents
Credit: New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) scrambles away from New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99).
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While not likely, here are the 3 possible players the Saints may look to franchise tag.
By Bob Rose - Athlon Sports
The NFL salary cap is set for this year, as is the specific contract figures for franchise tags and transition tags. It should come as no surprise that the New Orleans Saints are not expected to use either this season.
The 2025 salary cap will be $279.2 million per team, an increase of over $24 million from last season. This certainly helps the Saints, who must still re-work contracts and probably release some veterans just to get under the salary cap.
Does this mean that New Orleans will not sign any free agents? No, and if you believe that then you simply have not paid attention to this team or their ability to create cap space. However, it does mean that the Saints are going to be much more conscious with their spending.
New Orleans may make a run at re-signing at couple of their own mid-tier free agents like WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, S Will Harris, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, or CB Shemar Jean-Charles. There are also three significant free agents for New Orleans whose situations bear watching. ...
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ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> 2025 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 1 Recap, Results
> 2025 NFL Scouting Combine: DBs and TEs to Watch on Day 2
> Morning Break: Saints track prospects with Louisiana ties at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
OTHER SOURCES:
> Athlon Sports: Breaking Down the Biggest Saints News and Notes From Combine Week
> NFL.comL: 2025 NFL Draft: Browns, Giants and Saints among teams most likely to pick quarterback in first round
> LouisianaSports.net: Report: Saints meet with QBs Ward, Sanders at Combine
> Athlon Sports: Cam Ward Meets With Saints At NFL Scouting Combine
> MSN: Sean Payton: Darren Rizzi was 'very serious candidate' for Saints coach job
> LouisianaSports.net: JACKSON: Don’t expect New Orleans to leap for a quarterback in this year’s draft
> Athlon Sports: Saints Linked to Star Georgia Edge Rusher in Latest Mock Draft
> Athlon Sports: Saints Profile On New Linebacker Coach Peter Sirmon
> LouisianaSports.net: DBs Saints are watching at Scouting Combine
> Sporting News: Deion Sanders' top Colorado assistant was nearly lured away for Saints DC role
RUMORS: (Rumor & Gossip):
> Sporting News: Saints trade pitch sends All-Pro defender to Ravens in cost-cutting move
> Sporting News: Derek Carr predicted to get cut, sign with lowly AFC team in free agency
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...m-three-time-pro-bowler-to-baltimore-jackson3
https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-oiu6olv0gl4hn2ea
https://www.si.com/college/boise-st...-with-ashton-jeanty-kellen-moore-01jn706m89ss
https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/nfl-free-agency-russell-wilson-Saints-Steelers-Seahawks
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. 2025 NFL Combine Friday | New Orleans Saints Podcast
.. Bucky Brooks talks Saints draft projections, roster moves | 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
.. Matt Miller talks Saints mock draft, prospects | 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
.. New Orleans Saints Derek Carr CONTRACT DILEMMA Has Easy Out, Mickey Loomis Can Pursue More
.. Will Saints Land The Next Brock Bowers? | Why New Orleans SHOULD NOT Draft RB Ashton Jeanty!!!
.. Who REALLY is the Saints Best Option at QB? | Spencer Rattler vs. Derek Carr | James Skrmetta Reacts
.. If Teams Want Aaron Rodgers, Why Not Derek Carr? | New Orleans Saints News
.. Saints DRAFTING Cam Ward Or Shedeur Sanders? New Orleans Saints Rumors From The NFL Combine
.. How should Saints approach Cam Jordan this offseason?
.. What is Saints HC Kellen Moore Looking for in the 2025 NFL Draft? | James Skrmetta Reacts
.. Ashton Jeanty: The Next Alvin Kamara?
.. What’s Next For The Saints In 2025? | GSMC Sports Podcast
.. Zion Williamson is DOMINATING right now for New Orleans Pelicans
..🚨 PPR Live: Zion’s Triple-Double Powers Pelicans Past Suns, 124-116
> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD
Credit: New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) scrambles away from New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99).
© Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
While not likely, here are the 3 possible players the Saints may look to franchise tag.
By Bob Rose - Athlon Sports
The NFL salary cap is set for this year, as is the specific contract figures for franchise tags and transition tags. It should come as no surprise that the New Orleans Saints are not expected to use either this season.
The 2025 salary cap will be $279.2 million per team, an increase of over $24 million from last season. This certainly helps the Saints, who must still re-work contracts and probably release some veterans just to get under the salary cap.
Does this mean that New Orleans will not sign any free agents? No, and if you believe that then you simply have not paid attention to this team or their ability to create cap space. However, it does mean that the Saints are going to be much more conscious with their spending.
New Orleans may make a run at re-signing at couple of their own mid-tier free agents like WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, S Will Harris, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, or CB Shemar Jean-Charles. There are also three significant free agents for New Orleans whose situations bear watching. ...
Read the Full Story - Athlon Sports
MORE SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
https://saintsreport.com/threads/sa...rospect-cam-ward-at-the-combine.520290/unread
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sp...davis-will-bring-quiet-toughness-to-saints-dl
https://fansided.com/saints-spark-massive-draft-trade-buzz-with-nfl-combine-meeting-cam-ward
https://bizneworleans.com/the-saints-have-a-new-coach-now-what/
https://www.si.com/college/lsu/foot...h-joining-the-new-orleans-saints-01jn6x7e3yah
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/b-r-landing-nfl-draft-180524729.html
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...ts-mock-draft-target-could-slide-01jn6jdxv8q3
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/espn-former-pro-bowl-cameron-210527251.html
https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/500719/taysom-hill-likely-to-remain-with-saints.php
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/top-offensive-nfl-draft-prospects-111037430.html
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-centers-2024-nfl-season
https://section215.com/3-eagles-who-could-follow-kellen-moore-saints-offseason-01jn4760b3ej/3
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/saints-defensive-end-chase-young-140516165.html
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> 2025 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 1 Recap, Results
> 2025 NFL Scouting Combine: DBs and TEs to Watch on Day 2
> Morning Break: Saints track prospects with Louisiana ties at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
OTHER SOURCES:
> Athlon Sports: Breaking Down the Biggest Saints News and Notes From Combine Week
> NFL.comL: 2025 NFL Draft: Browns, Giants and Saints among teams most likely to pick quarterback in first round
> LouisianaSports.net: Report: Saints meet with QBs Ward, Sanders at Combine
> Athlon Sports: Cam Ward Meets With Saints At NFL Scouting Combine
> MSN: Sean Payton: Darren Rizzi was 'very serious candidate' for Saints coach job
> LouisianaSports.net: JACKSON: Don’t expect New Orleans to leap for a quarterback in this year’s draft
> Athlon Sports: Saints Linked to Star Georgia Edge Rusher in Latest Mock Draft
> Athlon Sports: Saints Profile On New Linebacker Coach Peter Sirmon
> LouisianaSports.net: DBs Saints are watching at Scouting Combine
> Sporting News: Deion Sanders' top Colorado assistant was nearly lured away for Saints DC role
RUMORS: (Rumor & Gossip):
> Sporting News: Saints trade pitch sends All-Pro defender to Ravens in cost-cutting move
> Sporting News: Derek Carr predicted to get cut, sign with lowly AFC team in free agency
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...r-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-new-orleans-pat3
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...m-three-time-pro-bowler-to-baltimore-jackson3
https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-oiu6olv0gl4hn2ea
https://www.si.com/college/boise-st...-with-ashton-jeanty-kellen-moore-01jn706m89ss
https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/nfl-free-agency-russell-wilson-Saints-Steelers-Seahawks
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. 2025 NFL Combine Friday | New Orleans Saints Podcast.. Bucky Brooks talks Saints draft projections, roster moves | 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.. Matt Miller talks Saints mock draft, prospects | 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.. New Orleans Saints Derek Carr CONTRACT DILEMMA Has Easy Out, Mickey Loomis Can Pursue More.. Will Saints Land The Next Brock Bowers? | Why New Orleans SHOULD NOT Draft RB Ashton Jeanty!!!.. Who REALLY is the Saints Best Option at QB? | Spencer Rattler vs. Derek Carr | James Skrmetta Reacts.. If Teams Want Aaron Rodgers, Why Not Derek Carr? | New Orleans Saints News .. Saints DRAFTING Cam Ward Or Shedeur Sanders? New Orleans Saints Rumors From The NFL Combine.. How should Saints approach Cam Jordan this offseason?.. What is Saints HC Kellen Moore Looking for in the 2025 NFL Draft? | James Skrmetta Reacts.. Ashton Jeanty: The Next Alvin Kamara?.. What’s Next For The Saints In 2025? | GSMC Sports Podcast.. Zion Williamson is DOMINATING right now for New Orleans Pelicans..🚨 PPR Live: Zion’s Triple-Double Powers Pelicans Past Suns, 124-116 > SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD