Daniel Jeremiah predicts Saints trade into top 3 in NFL Draft for game wrecker
This would be a massive move for the Saints on draft night.
Daniel Jeremiah predicts Saints trade into top 3 in NFL Draft for game wrecker originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New Orleans Saints entered the 2025 season with one of the worst cap situations in the NFL, but Mickey Loomis and second-year head coach Kellen Moore are approaching the 2026 campaign believing they can compete for a spot in the NFC playoffs.
Due to the hole the Saints created with past contracts from players like Derek Carr, Demario Davis, Marshon Lattimore and others, it was nearly impossible to add new talent to last year’s roster. And with two quarterbacks starting in the NFL for the first time, it’s no surprise New Orleans finished with a (6-11) record. Surprisingly, as the 2025 Saints offense tried to find its identity, eventually making the move to start rookie QB Tyler Shough over Spencer Rattler in early Nov, their defense was a top 10 unit, finishing No.
9 overall allowing 299 yards per game finishing one spot behind the Patriots . Carl Granderson emerged as the Saints top pass rusher in 2025 finishing the year with 8. 5 sacks while Brian Breese and Chase Young — who seems revitalized in New Orleans — both finished with 5.
5 sacks each. Cameron Jordan finished 2025 with six sacks but isn’t under contract as New Orleans prepares for the draft, while Demario Davis (4. 5 sacks) is now a member of the New York Jets .