Saints NFL Draft target: Western Michigan EDGE Nadame Tucker offers elite sack production and Day 3 value as New Orleans looks to add depth to its pass rush unit.
Saints NFL Draft strategy: With multiple Day 3 picks, New Orleans could trade up to maximize value, targeting mid-round talent before a projected drop-off in depth.
Saints NFL Draft outlook: New Orleans may target WR depth early as prospects like Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion and Omar Cooper Jr. could be gone before pick No. 42.
Saints exercise fifth-year option on Bryan Bresee, keeping the defensive tackle under contract through 2027 after continued growth in Brandon Staley’s defense.
Saints eye kicker additions after NFL Draft, but Charlie Smyth remains the favorite. New Orleans seeks depth and development, not a true competition, for 2026 season.
Saints NFL Draft outlook: If top defenders are gone at No. 8, New Orleans could pivot to offense, targeting WRs like Carnell Tate to build around QB Tyler Shough.
Saints host Ohio State WR Carnell Tate for pre-draft visit, signaling strong NFL Draft interest as New Orleans evaluates top receiver options at No. 8 overall.
Saints NFL Draft strategy: New Orleans could trade up from No. 42 to target playmakers like Akheem Mesidor, KC Concepcion or Kenyon Sadiq to build around QB Tyler Shough.
