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With the 2026 NFL Draft already over one week in the rearview mirror, there's a growing sentiment that the New Orleans Saints made several winning draft picks as they gear up for the future. Now, as the team shifts its focus towards OTAs and training camp, general manager Mickey Loomis has over $10 million in cap space to work with, and there are several veteran players that the team could target
Davis’s past two seasons have been defined by a grueling recovery from consecutive knee injuries. After a torn meniscus ended his 2024 campaign in Week 11, he returned for a productive five-game stretch with the Buffalo Bills in 2025, only to suffer a torn ACL during the Wild Card round.
Still only 27, Davis has already proven he can perform at a high level. New Orleans offers an ideal landing spot. In a place with no immediate pressure to take the field, he can focus on his rehab while providing veteran leadership to the locker room. As the Saints gear up for a potential playoff run, Davis can ramp up towards the latter half of the season. -- Arye Pulli
Douglas isn't the flashiest veteran to add, but he's a serviceable veteran cornerback who could, like Cooks, serve as a mentor to the young guys in the cornerback room while also making an impact on the field right away. He started in 13 games with the Miami Dolphins last season, earning a 72.6 Pro Football Focus coverage grade, which ranked No. 24 out of 114 eligible cornerbacks. -- Arye Pulli
You can't mention the Saints' free agency options without bringing up Jordan, who was drafted by the team in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft and has spent 15 seasons in New Orleans. Jordan had a resurgent season in 2025 with 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles alongside Chase Young, who also posted double-digit sacks (10).
"Cam is a big staple to New Orleans," Young told Saints Wire exclusively on Saturday. "He's done a lot for the Saints. So, it's definitely important (to get him back)."
Jordan is projected to have a market value of $6.8 million on a one-year contract, according to Spotrac. While this amount may seem high for a pass rusher approaching 37 years old, he continues to produce and brings significant value to any team he joins. -- Arye Pulli
New Orleans needs Cam Jordan more than they have publicly admitted and more than most fans realize. Chase Young is coming off the best year of his career, but the edge opposite him is arguably the most glaring remaining hole on this defense. Carl Granderson has proven he cannot be consistently productive as a starter, Tyree Wilson has been a draft bust thus far, and Chris Rumph is nothing more than a solid rotational player. Jordan showed in 2025 that he can still be productive, even if on a somewhat limited snap count. He can also be a mentor to Wilson, something he's done quite effectively for Young. Other intriguing edge rushers like Haason Reddick, Joey Bosa, Leonard Floyd, Von Miller, Dante Fowler, and Tyquan Lewis also remain available. However, Jordan would be the best and most logical addition. -- Bob Rose
Recently granted his release from the Indianapolis Colts, Moore was the subject of a lot of trade rumors around the draft. He's one of the NFL's better slot cornerbacks and could be in high demand now on the open market. Still, he's a player that the Saints should look into bringing on board. Slot corner is a spot that Alontae Taylor filled very well before departing in free agency this offseason. New Orleans didn't fill that vacancy in the draft, but signed a solid starter in Martin Emerson at the draft's conclusion. Signing Moore is more of a luxury than a need, but his addition would certainly strengthen a talented young secondary. -- Bob Rose
New Orleans lost Demario Davis this offseason. They moved decisively in bringing back Kaden Elliss at linebacker, but this position still has questions. While definitely a solid player, Elliss is no Davis. Additionally, Pete Werner remains a liability in open space, 2025 draft choice Danny Stutsman is relatively unproven, and Isaiah Stalbird is mostly a pass defense specialist. Adding Okereke isn't necessarily a replacement for Davis, but he brings excellent experience as an every down defender. Okereke is coming off a season with 143 tackles, including 78 solo stops. He's had at least 90 total tackles for five straight years, has good instincts against the run, and has been very productive as a pass defender. -- Bob Rosee
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 5 free agents the Saints should target before OTAs, minicamp
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Gabe Davis, WR (27)
Davis’s past two seasons have been defined by a grueling recovery from consecutive knee injuries. After a torn meniscus ended his 2024 campaign in Week 11, he returned for a productive five-game stretch with the Buffalo Bills in 2025, only to suffer a torn ACL during the Wild Card round.
Still only 27, Davis has already proven he can perform at a high level. New Orleans offers an ideal landing spot. In a place with no immediate pressure to take the field, he can focus on his rehab while providing veteran leadership to the locker room. As the Saints gear up for a potential playoff run, Davis can ramp up towards the latter half of the season. -- Arye Pulli
Rasul Douglas, CB (31)
Douglas isn't the flashiest veteran to add, but he's a serviceable veteran cornerback who could, like Cooks, serve as a mentor to the young guys in the cornerback room while also making an impact on the field right away. He started in 13 games with the Miami Dolphins last season, earning a 72.6 Pro Football Focus coverage grade, which ranked No. 24 out of 114 eligible cornerbacks. -- Arye Pulli
Cameron Jordan, EDGE (36)
You can't mention the Saints' free agency options without bringing up Jordan, who was drafted by the team in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft and has spent 15 seasons in New Orleans. Jordan had a resurgent season in 2025 with 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles alongside Chase Young, who also posted double-digit sacks (10).
"Cam is a big staple to New Orleans," Young told Saints Wire exclusively on Saturday. "He's done a lot for the Saints. So, it's definitely important (to get him back)."
Jordan is projected to have a market value of $6.8 million on a one-year contract, according to Spotrac. While this amount may seem high for a pass rusher approaching 37 years old, he continues to produce and brings significant value to any team he joins. -- Arye Pulli
New Orleans needs Cam Jordan more than they have publicly admitted and more than most fans realize. Chase Young is coming off the best year of his career, but the edge opposite him is arguably the most glaring remaining hole on this defense. Carl Granderson has proven he cannot be consistently productive as a starter, Tyree Wilson has been a draft bust thus far, and Chris Rumph is nothing more than a solid rotational player. Jordan showed in 2025 that he can still be productive, even if on a somewhat limited snap count. He can also be a mentor to Wilson, something he's done quite effectively for Young. Other intriguing edge rushers like Haason Reddick, Joey Bosa, Leonard Floyd, Von Miller, Dante Fowler, and Tyquan Lewis also remain available. However, Jordan would be the best and most logical addition. -- Bob Rose
Kenny Moore II, CB (30)
Recently granted his release from the Indianapolis Colts, Moore was the subject of a lot of trade rumors around the draft. He's one of the NFL's better slot cornerbacks and could be in high demand now on the open market. Still, he's a player that the Saints should look into bringing on board. Slot corner is a spot that Alontae Taylor filled very well before departing in free agency this offseason. New Orleans didn't fill that vacancy in the draft, but signed a solid starter in Martin Emerson at the draft's conclusion. Signing Moore is more of a luxury than a need, but his addition would certainly strengthen a talented young secondary. -- Bob Rose
Bobby Okereke, LB (29)
New Orleans lost Demario Davis this offseason. They moved decisively in bringing back Kaden Elliss at linebacker, but this position still has questions. While definitely a solid player, Elliss is no Davis. Additionally, Pete Werner remains a liability in open space, 2025 draft choice Danny Stutsman is relatively unproven, and Isaiah Stalbird is mostly a pass defense specialist. Adding Okereke isn't necessarily a replacement for Davis, but he brings excellent experience as an every down defender. Okereke is coming off a season with 143 tackles, including 78 solo stops. He's had at least 90 total tackles for five straight years, has good instincts against the run, and has been very productive as a pass defender. -- Bob Rosee
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 5 free agents the Saints should target before OTAs, minicamp
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