Saints splash the pot in free agency (Monday reaction)

Travis Etienne (apparently it's pronounced AY-chan? Who knew?) was introduced as a member of the New Orleans Saints on Friday, and the press conference was a smash hit: He talked about his love for New Orleans and the Saints and how he fits with the team. Our Saints Insiders react to that and how it fits in the larger picture: The Saints are replacing Demario Davis with Kaden Elliss and at least partially replacing Alvin Kamara with Etienne. This is officially a new era of Saints football. So what's next? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nfloffseason #nfcsouth #nfldraft #travisetienne

(NOTE: This episode aired live on YouTube on Monday afternoon, before the Saints had added additional free agents such as Noah Fant and Kaden Elliss. Another episode will air later this week. In the meantime, subscribe to the Saints Insider on YouTube to see live shows as they happen.) The New Orleans Saints made several moves as the NFL free agency negotiation period opened Monday, including signing running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards.  On the flip side, veteran linebacker Demario Davis has signed with the Jets, leaving the Saints with a hole both on the football field and in the leadership department. Our Saints Insiders react live, discuss the signings, Davis' departure and what holes are left as the Saints make their first big moves of the offseason. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency

The NFL free agency negotiating period opens Monday, and the Saints Insiders are here to preview what New Orleans might do in terms of bringing in new players. First, the Saints may be preparing to part ways with some or all of Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Alvin Kamara — is it wise to do such a big locker room overhaul? And then it's time to talk new players. We hit on the following possibilities and more: Travis Etienne, Kenneth Gainwell, Zion Johnson, David Edwards, Keenan Allen, Asante Samuel Jr.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nflfreeagency2026 #nfloffseason #salarycap #nfltraderumors #nfldraft

Upon return from the NFL scouting combine, Matthew Paras and our Saints Insiders talk about what was said, what they heard and what it means, both for the Saints in the NFL draft and in free agency. Speaking of which, the Saints have until Monday to re-sign franchise icons Demario Davis and Cam Jordan and other pending free agents before they can begin formal discussions with other teams. We'll play a game of: Will they stay or will they go? We also discuss news about the Saints not going to the Hall of Fame Game and touch on league-wide news and what it means for the Saints. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflcombine #nfldraft #nflfreeagency #nfltraderumors

The New Orleans Saints are with the rest of the NFL world in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine, where draft prospects are just part of the circus. Free agent discussions are heating up, and Alontae Taylor's recent social media posts suggest he might be on his way out of New Orleans. Our Saints Insiders discuss the posts and give our to-do list for the Saints at the combine as they prepare for free agency and the draft. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #nflcombine #nflfreeagency #nfldraft

Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves recently said in a TMZ interview that he was interested in becoming an NFL owner, and the New Orleans Saints specifically came up with the Louisiana native. Our Saints Insiders discuss the comments as they relate to the present, the future, Gayle Benson's tenure and more on this episode. Also, the NFL Scouting Combine starts next week in Indianapolis. We discuss which prospects should interest the Saints and what to watch for as far as news coming out of the combine. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflnews #toddgraves #raisingcanes #nflcombine #nfldraft #nflpodcast

One of the New Orleans Saints' most important decisions this offseason will be whether to extend the contract of wide receiver Chris Olave — and when, and for how much. The Saints Insiders break down the situation, including Olave's concussion history paired against his record of consistent production when he's been on the field. We also talk about how the Saints haven't had to make this call with many first-rounders lately, how that could change going forward and how it affects New Orleans' salary cap situation. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #nflcontracts

With the Super Bowl over, the New Orleans Saints and other NFL teams can officially begin to make offseason moves. First, the Saints must decide what to do with impending free agents on their roster — Cam Jordan, Demario Davis, Alontae Taylor — and the possibility of Derek Carr's return, which the quarterback hinted at over the weekend. The Saints have Carr under contract, so if he does un-retire, they'd be able to trade him. Where might he go, and what might the Saints get in return for him? We discuss all that and more on this episode of the Saints Insider. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #superbowl #nflfreeagency

The Saints Insiders are back with a pre-Super Bowl episode, and with hearty congratulations to Drew Brees, who was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night. We talk about Brees' place in NFL and Saints history, plus: • Tyler Shough finishes second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting • Klint Kubiak's turn in the spotlight • Second-guessing the Rashid Shaheed trade: Was it the right thing to do? • Super Bowl keys and predictions #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #halloffame #profootballhalloffame #drewbrees #nflawards #nfl #superbowl #superbowllx #superbowlpicks

The New Orleans Saints had a couple of coaches receive interviews for jobs on the Pittsburgh Steelers staff, but none left. That gives the Saints a level of continuity they haven't had in years. Is it a sign of good things to come in 2026? Our Saints Insiders discuss. Also on this episode: • What we learned from the Senior Bowl • Klint Kubiak to Las Vegas/which new coach intrigues us most • Lack of diversity in NFL head coaches/what can or should be done • 18-game schedule. Is it still happening? • International games. What's next and how to make it more fair. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #superbowl #superbowllx #nflfreeagency #nfldraft