Here s a simple reminder for critics, fans, and media analyzing the New Orleans Saints cap situation Saints EVP/GM Mickey Loomis and his front office play chess, not checkers.
Saints Restructure Cam Jordan and Demario Davis Contracts
New Orleans restructures the deals of two of its defensive stars, creating $13 million in cap space.
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Mar 6, 2021
In more cost-cutting moves, the New Orleans Saints have restructured the contracts of All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan and linebacker Demario Davis, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The deals will save the Saints an additional $13 million in cap space as the team prepares for the start of free agency on March 17.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94). Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY
Jordan, 31, was New Orleans s first-round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He is considered one of the greatest defensive players in franchise history with 94.5 career sacks, including 7.5 last year to earn the sixth Pro Bowl honor of his career. He is second in sacks behind Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson (115) in Saints history. Jordan s contract carries through the 2023 NFL
Saints Quarterback Free Agency Preview 2021
Will Drew Brees return? Will the New Orleans trade for a franchise quarterback? Will they re-sign Jameis Winston? Could they sign a free agent signal caller? Or will they draft their future quarterback?
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Mar 4, 2021
For the first time in 16 years, the New Orleans Saints may have a new starting quarterback in their season opener. Future Hall of Famer Drew Brees has been the franchise s quarterback since 2006 by playing 245 of 267 games for New Orleans. The main question and beyond involves the quarterback position if Brees decides to retire after a legendary career with the Saints.