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NFL Network analysts assess 32 teams' wide receiver needs for the 2026 draft, with several candidates and picks highlighting the Saints, Browns, Commanders, Titans, and Eagles as teams most in need of a top WR, and Carnell Tate and other WR prospects in contention for those slots.
The New Orleans Saints signed quarterback Zach Wilson to a free-agent deal, adding the former No. 2 overall pick to their QB room and positioning him to compete with Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler after Wilson’s travels through the Jets, Broncos and Dolphins.
NFL analyst Chad Reuter's four-round 2026 mock envisions the Texans, Patriots, and Saints all pouncing on running backs in Round 4, with additional picks and several projected trades shaping the rest of the draft.
Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. revealed at his introductory press conference that many have been mispronouncing his last name; he says it should be pronounced like De’Von Achane, and he's open to hearing it that way again after years of saying it as Etienne, noting local New Orleans media may embrace the switch while nationwide adoption could be harder.
Saints running back Travis Etienne clarified the correct pronunciation of his last name at his introductory press conference in New Orleans, saying it’s Ee-Tee-En, though he’s open to being called Ay-Chan—the easier form tied to his Louisiana Creole roots—as he begins a four-year, $52 million deal with the Saints.
Saints coach Kellen Moore offered no clear stance on Alvin Kamara's future after the team added Travis Etienne and restructured Kamara's contract, saying there have been no retirement talks or commitments yet. Kamara struggled in 2025 (11 games, 657 scrimmage yards), leaving his status—trade, release, or retirement—unclear as the Saints weigh the next steps.
With the Saints signing Travis Etienne to a four-year deal, teams are assessing Alvin Kamara's availability; Kamara has stated he wants to stay in New Orleans and even hinted at retirement if forced to play elsewhere, while New Orleans' investment in Etienne signals Kamara may no longer be the backfield workhorse. Kamara, 30, previously restructured his contract, and in 2025 he has appeared in 10 games with 460 rushing yards on 131 carries and 33 receptions for 186 yards and one TD; further updates will follow.
ESPN’s Fowler notes the 49ers may work out a deal with Trent Williams, the Buccaneers’ Mike Evans plans to test the free-agent market, the Panthers are eyeing defensive targets, Alvin Kamara’s Saints restructure broadens cap space while his long-term future remains uncertain, and the Seahawks are trying to keep safety Coby Bryant as negotiations begin.
NFL Network insiders say Derek Carr could come out of retirement for the 2026 season if he lands with the right situation and coaching staff. With QB injuries driving interest, teams have explored Carr as a potential solution, the Saints still hold his rights via a tolled contract, and Carr’s shoulder rehab has progressed to full throwing—a favorable setup could entice him back onto the field.
Drew Brees was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio this August; the Saints icon, a first-ballot inductee who led New Orleans to Super Bowl XLIV and set multiple NFL passing marks, was praised by Saints ownership and executives for his on-field excellence and leadership.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was voted by fans as the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, becoming the fourth Saint to win the award after George Rogers, Rueben Mayes and Alvin Kamara. In 11 games with nine starts in 2025, he completed 221 of 327 passes (67.6%) for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (91.3 passer rating; 103.3 on third downs). He also earned PFWA All-Rookie honors and was NFL Rookie of the Month (Dec/Jan); he is a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
NFL plans nine regular-season games outside the United States in 2026, including a Saints appearance near Paris at Stade de France—the league’s first game in France—with the opponent to be announced later; the Saints’ 2026 home date will be used for the France game, part of a broader push to grow American football globally with stops in Mexico City, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Munich and three London contests.
The NFL will stage its first-ever regular-season game in Paris in 2026 at the Stade de France, with the New Orleans Saints among the participating teams, as part of the league's global growth push; the full international schedule will be announced in spring and includes other games in markets like Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Munich and Madrid.
Irish Gaelic football player Charlie Smyth made a remarkable transition to the NFL, kicking a game-winning field goal for the New Orleans Saints, which has garnered widespread attention and pride in his small Irish hometown of Mayobridge, highlighting the growing international influence of American football.
Charlie Smyth made his NFL debut with the New Orleans Saints, impressing with a 56-yard field goal and an onside kick, after being called up unexpectedly. His performance earned praise from the coach, and he expressed excitement about the opportunity and his future with the team.