Saints still in position to make moves this offseason

Why the New Orleans Saints Are Still in Position to Make Moves This Offseason

Despite a relatively quiet start to free agency, the New Orleans Saints remain one of the NFL’s most intriguing teams heading into the heart of the 2025 offseason. Don’t let the silence fool you — the Saints are still in position to make meaningful moves, both financially and strategically.

🔄 Cap Space Creativity is the Saints' Specialty

No team manipulates the salary cap quite like New Orleans. Led by GM Mickey Loomis, the Saints have long embraced a “kick-the-can” strategy — restructuring contracts to push money down the line and create short-term flexibility.

In 2025, they’ve already cleared cap space via:

• Restructuring deals for stars like Demario Davis and Marshon Lattimore

• Moving on from aging veterans with large cap hits

• Targeted, low-cost signings to plug holes

📈 Result: The Saints have enough flexibility to pursue 2-3 key additions before training camp.

🛠️ Key Areas Where the Saints Could Still Make Moves

1. Wide Receiver Depth

Outside of Chris Olave and a recovering Rashid Shaheed, the WR room lacks proven production. The Saints could target:

• A mid-tier veteran like Hunter Renfrow or Tyler Boyd

• A post-June 1 cap casualty from another team

• A potential trade for a WR3 with upside

2. Defensive Tackle

With Bryan Bresee developing, the Saints still need interior help against the run. Look for a signing like:

• A rotational vet (e.g., Linval Joseph, Akiem Hicks-type)

• A trade target with 1 year left on their deal

3. Backup Quarterback or Developmental Arm

If the Saints want insurance behind Derek Carr, they could bring in a mobile backup to diversify the QB room or take a Day 3 flyer in the draft.

4. Offensive Line Depth

Injuries derailed the O-line in 2024. A veteran swing tackle or interior guard could be a smart late move to protect Carr and support the run game.