The New Orleans Saints have critical decisions to make over the next several days.
There's more salary cap adjustments coming, as two moves have helped pave the way for chipping away at the deficit. Erik McCoy recently restructured his contract and the team also released Jamaal Williams to clear up a little space. It won't take much, assuming one of the biggest dominos to fall is Derek Carr.
The Saints will be players in free agency, although it might not look like big splashes and signings, but they will always look to improve their roster. Part of those decisions could be in whether they retain some of their own, namely Chase Young, Paulson Adebo and Juwan Johnson.
Ross Jackson, who covers the Saints on Locked On and for Louisiana Sports, joined me on Thursday morning for our Second and Saints podcast to discuss what New Orleans could do with their impending free agents and more.
Episode Highlights
- Could future free agents with coaching ties in New Orleans like Joey Bosa and Davante Adams be a fit?
- What players are most likely to restructure their contracts and why Derek Carr would help them tremendously in this area.
- Overall outlook of Chase Young, Paulson Adebo and Juwan Johnson and their future with the team.
- What's the team's tight end strategy and how will Johnson's market look?
- DK Metcalf is available, but would the Saints even flirt with the idea of trading with the Seattle Seahawks to get him?
- What to expect during the NFL's legal tampering period, aiming to address key needs without overspending.
- What should be Saints plan after Derek Carr and what should we expect from Spencer Rattler in 2025?
