With NFL free agency having already gone through many twists and turns, the New Orleans Saints have managed to improve their offense quite significantly. Adding to the run game has been the focus of these first few weeks, and it has worked in their favor so far, changing up the projected starting lineup for the better.
While they still have a significant amount of work to do to ensure this team is a competitive one in 2026, they have moved in the right direction, no doubt. Seeing the franchise spend money on premier free agents once again is extremely refreshing, and something that will hopefully carry over into the next few weeks and next offseason, when they have even more cap space.
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With these moves shaking up the starting lineup, let’s take a look at where things currently stand, prior to April’s NFL Draft selections.
Quarterback: Tyler Shough
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 28: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the game at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
Running Back: Travis Etienne
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars takes the field prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Wide Receiver: Chris Olave
Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Wide Receiver: DeVaughn Vele
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Devaughn Vele #14 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Wide Receiver: Mason Tipton
Aug 10, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton (15) scores on a 53-yard touchdown reception against Los Angeles Chargers safety Trikweze Bridges (31) in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Tight End: Juwan Johnson
Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) catches a ball past Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Left Tackle: Kelvin Banks Jr.
Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (71) against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Left Guard: David Edwards
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs and David Edwards #76 of the Buffalo Bills compete during the third quarter in the game at Highmark Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Center: Erik McCoy
Sep 25, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) looks on against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Right Guard: Cesar Ruiz
Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints center Cesar Ruiz (51) blocks Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Right Tackle: Taliese Fuaga
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 12: Taliese Fuaga #75 of the New Orleans Saints takes on the field in the game against the New England Patriots at Caesars Superdome on October 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Who will the New Orleans Saints start on offense after free agency?