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Travis Etienne, now with the New Orleans Saints, says the correct way to say his last name is like De’Von Achane’s, and that the Clemson-era ‘ET-N’ shorthand took hold because announcers found it easier; he wants to return to the pronunciation he grew up with.
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.
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.
Denver reportedly plans a major free-agent swing at running back, with Travis Etienne as a leading target and the Chiefs as a potential rival. Market signals place top RB salaries around $12 million, with Kenneth Walker also in consideration. Denver has invested heavily in its offensive line and needs a durable, three-down back to improve a run game ranked 19th in attempts. Etienne’s 1,000-yard, 13-TD 2025 season makes him attractive, though his career yards-per-carry has varied. The club could pursue multiple options, including JK Dobbins and Jaleel McLaughlin, who are set to hit free agency, to bolster the position.
Denver is among AFC West teams pursuing Jacksonville running back Travis Etienne Jr., with market whispers around $12 million annually; Etienne would immediately become the Broncos’ top back, potentially pushing free agent J.K. Dobbins and shaping Denver’s RB depth as KC also shows interest in similar targets.
NFL free-agent notes center Alec Pierce as a potential Patriots target if AJ Brown deal falls through, with Pierceowing a $25–30M AAV and back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Kenneth Walker is the top RB option, projected at about $12–16M AAV, drawing Giants and Titans interest; Travis Etienne could land around $10M annually as Jaguars reportedly brace for a departure with Bhayshul Tuten in mind. Wan'Dale Robinson remains a Giants/Titans target, with a roughly $15M per year market. The Cowboys are eyeing linebackers and safeties (Nakobe Dean, P.J. Locke) while Broncos and Chiefs explore RB additions. Overall, the piece signals a busy, position-rich market next week as teams reshuffle at wide receiver and backfield.
Buffalo erased a first-half deficit to beat Jacksonville 27-24 on the road, led by Josh Allen’s efficient 273-yard passing with two rushing scores and a late go-ahead drive, while the Jaguars’ ground game surged but two Trevor Lawrence turnovers helped seal the Bills’ win and a spot in the Divisional Round.
Travis Etienne, coming off a breakout season and ranked No. 1 among running backs on Bleacher Report's free-agent board, hits the market with an estimated $6.8 million per year and is eyed by five teams: the Cowboys, Broncos, Jaguars, Chiefs and Jets. Jacksonville could franchise-tag him for about $14.23 million or pursue a shorter, front-loaded deal. Etienne’s 1,399 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns make him an affordable, versatile upgrade for teams seeking a proven back to boost their ground game.
Jaguars running back Travis Etienne suggested Sunday’s loss could be his last game with Jacksonville as his rookie contract ends; he produced 1,107 rushing yards in 2025 and said it would be “crazy” if he’s played his final game for the Jaguars, with free agency in March likely drawing interest from multiple teams, though Jacksonville may try to re-sign him.
The article previews the Monday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars, highlighting key factors such as turnover differential, stopping Travis Etienne, forcing Trevor Lawrence to hold the ball, the role of Brashard Smith, and the importance of ball distribution, with weather conditions potentially impacting the game strategy.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen refutes reports suggesting the team is considering trading Travis Etienne, emphasizing that Etienne is performing well and remains a key part of the team despite recent draft additions.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne are both questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Lawrence is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, while Etienne has injured ribs. Other players listed as questionable include cornerback Tyson Campbell, defensive lineman Foley Fatukasi, and running back D'Ernest Johnson. Several players have been ruled out for the game, including cornerback Christian Braswell, cornerback Tre Herndon, offensive lineman Walker Little, and tight end Brenton Strange.
Bold predictions for Week 8 of the NFL season include Travis Etienne Jr. becoming the first player since LaDainian Tomlinson to have four consecutive games with multiple rush touchdowns, the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott and Tony Pollard breaking their scoring slumps against the Rams, the Atlanta Falcons ending the Tennessee Titans' perfect record after bye weeks, the Green Bay Packers snapping their four-game streak of scoring 20 points or fewer, and the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Cincinnati Bengals with either a banged-up Brock Purdy or backup Sam Darnold at quarterback.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-24 in Week 7 of the NFL season. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, who was questionable due to a knee sprain, started the game and led his team to victory. Travis Etienne scored two touchdowns for the Jaguars, while the Saints struggled to convert their opportunities. Jacksonville's defense held strong in the red zone to secure the win.
In NFL Week 5, rookie RB De'Von Achane shines for the Miami Dolphins after being overlooked in the draft, Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase proves he's always open, the Giants' offensive line struggles, Eagles TE Dallas Goedert has a breakout game, the Detroit Lions continue to impress, Colts' offensive line improvement boosts their performance, Falcons finally utilize TE Kyle Pitts, and the Chiefs' wide receiver corps lacks explosiveness.