As recent UFL players are emerging on the workout radar, NFL teams also use minicamp to occasionally audition veteran free agents. The Saints are doing so, bringing in a former Falcons regular looking to rebound. Russell Gage‘s three-year, $30MM Buccaneers pact did not go well, and he missed all of last season with an injury. Gage excelled on his Falcons rookie contract, … [Read more...] about Saints Working Out WR Russell Gage, S Roderic Teamer
Andrus Peat Sought Saints Exit; Raiders Making O-Line Changes
Andrus Peat spent nine seasons with the Saints, the last four attached to a contract he signed as a free agent in 2020. Peat played out what became a four-year deal and signed a one-year, $2MM deal with the Raiders shortly after the draft. The Saints are believed to have shown interest in another Peat contract, but NewOrleans.football’s Nick Underhill writes he preferred a … [Read more...] about Andrus Peat Sought Saints Exit; Raiders Making O-Line Changes
11 Teams Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cuts
Early June no longer means a mid-offseason update to the free agent market, as teams can designate players as post-June 1 cuts months in advance of that date. But June 2 does bring an annually important date in terms of finances. This year, 11 teams will see their cap-space figures expand thanks to post-June 1 release designations. One other club — the Broncos — used a … [Read more...] about 11 Teams Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cuts
Saints Sign Round 2 CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Wrap Draft Class
The Saints announced on Friday that second-round corner Kool-Aid McKinstry has inked his rookie deal. All members of the team’s draft class are now on the books as a result. McKinstry was one of many players believed to be on the fringe of first round consideration leading up to the draft. Expectations were high entering the 2023 campaign based on his strong sophomore season. … [Read more...] about Saints Sign Round 2 CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Wrap Draft Class
Drew Brees Was Serious About 2021 Comeback
Those whispers of a potential Drew Brees return in 2021 were apparently more than rumors. While speaking with reporters today following his selection into the Saints Hall of Fame, the former quarterback acknowledged that he was serious about coming out of retirement in 2021. [RELATED: Drew Brees: “I Would Absolutely Still Be Playing” If Not For Shoulder Injury] “Very,” Brees … [Read more...] about Drew Brees Was Serious About 2021 Comeback