CAP ROOM: New Orleans Saints’ Salary Cap HEALTH Sets Stage For Impactful Free Agency Additions
The Saints’ improved salary cap health positions the team for a transformative offseason in 2026, opening up real opportunities to solve long-standing roster issues. Strategic extensions and restructures—such as moves with Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson, and Alvin Kamara—could free up over $20 million, putting New Orleans in prime position for important investments.
With the offensive line a top priority, free agents like David Andrews and Ed Ingram highlight a potential overhaul, while depth pieces such as Tevin Jenkins and Luke Fortner present low-risk, high-reward upgrades. Running back Zach Charbonnet and wideout Romeo Doubs among promising options for bolstering playmaking ability. Even bigger questions loom around quarterback Spencer Rattler’s future.
0:24 – Saints Salary Cap Strategy
11:10 – Offensive Free Agent Targets & Spending
21:00 – Spencer Rattler’s Future
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14 comments
Wus up Ross?
Only caught the end but that WR sounds nice
Man this rebuild took a season especially if we hit in the Draft. I like what I am seeing.
Hey what happened to Baby Face Ross? I can see the excitement, when Ross talks about the salary cap, and special teams. Obviously the cap is even more fun than usual. Since he didn't really have many positive things, to say about special teams.
I want Kenneth Walker, if they can't get Breece Hall. That and get the O-line fixed, with backups.
No guard makes over 15m so why would we pay one 20m?
Olave and rattler for jets 2nd
My question if we let Rattler go then who do we have behind Shough I’m not keeping Haener at all
Sign Davis, Jordan and Hill to one year deals.
I will be extremely happy if we can draft J. Love. We need a powerful running back.
bro didnt you shave like 3 days ago?
Ross is the best…hands down
I read something that if the saints do all that with the contracts, we will have over 50mill in cap space
Wasn't David Andrews cut from the patriots like 9 months ago for not being healthy?
If Atlanta falcons hire kint Kubiak Rattler will go to the falcons