The door on a promising New Orleans Saints trade opportunity was just slammed shut by another NFC team

The door on a promising New Orleans Saints trade opportunity was just slammed shut by another NFC team originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

The New Orleans Saints made a bold move early in the offseason when they brought tight end Juwan Johnson back on a three-year deal. Many expected Johnson to go elsewhere during free agency, but Kellen Moore's staff felt it was important to keep him in the fold. With that, Foster Moreau's role got a bit cloudier.

Moreau held a strong relationship with the former coaching staff and quarterback in Derek Carr. Now, he, alongside plenty of veterans, are dealing with the transition period in New Orleans.

The Saints have not looked to trade him this offseason, but that opportunity opened up earlier this week when the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers made a blockbuster trade together.

Saints keep tight end depth

Jonnu Smith headed to Pittsburgh, opening a notable need at TE for Miami. Smith was incredibly productive for the Fins last season, and Moreau is a player that could have made sense for them. He has tons of NFL experience and has proven to be a willing blocker at the position.

Instead of making a trade that many may have predicted, the Dolphins chose a shocking route. They made a trade with the New York Giants for retired tight end Darren Waller, who is un-retiring to play for Miami.

Waller did not play last season and dabbled in a music career. He's dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout his playing career, but the Dolphins think he could help them next season - still.

For New Orleans, this has seemingly eliminated any chance of them moving off Moreau or another TE option to the AFC foe. Instead, I would expect the Saints to keep Moreau as a veteran voice and offensive piece for a scheme that uses two TEs at once plenty under Kellen Moore.