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Chris Rumph II earned the Saints' trust after a solid first season with the team.

While his numbers may not jump off the page, the veteran defensive end proved he could be a valuable rotational piece by appearing in all 17 games and contributing with:

🖤 47 tackles
💛 3 tackles for loss
🖤 2 sacks
💛 4 quarterback hits
🖤 1 pass defended
💛 1 forced fumble

His consistency throughout the season was enough to earn a new contract, giving him another opportunity to continue building his role in New Orleans.

Now, the challenge is taking that next step. If Rumph can keep developing and make the most of a larger workload, he has a real chance to become a much more impactful piece of the Saints' defensive front.

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One of the most overlooked signings of the offseason may have been Kaden Elliss returning to the New Orleans Saints 👀

Elliss quietly put together three productive seasons in Atlanta, but his individual performances were often overshadowed by the Falcons’ inconsistent results.

Now, he’s back where his NFL journey began, signing a three-year deal with New Orleans and stepping into a defense that is looking for a new leader following the departure of Demario Davis.

What makes Elliss such an intriguing addition is his versatility as a linebacker, especially as a pass rusher. In Brandon Staley’s aggressive defensive scheme, which ranked among the league leaders in blitz rate last season, he could become a game-changing weapon.

If he continues to wreak havoc on passing downs while becoming the every-down playmaker New Orleans believes he can be, this signing will go from underappreciated to one of the biggest bargains of the offseason ⭐️

Chase Young is entering 2026 with All-Pro expectations.

After recording a career-high 10 sacks in just 12 games last season, the Saints pass rusher has been named one of PFF's top candidates to earn his first All-Pro selection.

If Young stays healthy and reaches the 12-15 sack range while New Orleans competes for the playoffs, he could finally earn league-wide recognition.

Chris Olave thrived following Tyler Shough's takeover of the Saints' QB1 role, which shifted his production from a steady possession target into a high-touchdown, elite deep threat. ⚜️👥

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CBS Sports ranked Jordyn Tyson as the No. 1 rookie wide receiver based on his projected impact in the 2026 season.

Tyson enters New Orleans with a clear opportunity to earn significant targets and was also Josh Edwards' top-ranked receiver entering the 2026 NFL Draft. His ability to create explosive plays after the catch gives the Saints another dangerous weapon on offense.

Fantasy projections have Tyson leading all rookie wide receivers with 61 receptions, 869 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks named Kool-Aid McKinstry to his 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team on defense.

McKinstry finished last season with 17 pass breakups, three interceptions and 76 tackles, showing the playmaking ability to become New Orleans' top corner.

Brooks believes the third-year defensive back is ready to take the next step and emerge as a true CB1 in Brandon Staley's defense.

Olave proved his elite consistency by securing his third 1,000-yard campaign in four years last season. If he stays healthy in this revamped New Orleans offense, expecting another 1,150+ yard, All-Pro tier performance feels like a safe bet.📈✈️

Drew Brees completely owned the 2010s. Throwing for nearly 47,000 yards in a single decade shows just how unstoppable the Saints' passing attack really was. 📈⚜️

The talent has never been a question for Chase Young. Projecting him for an All-Pro season proves people still believe he can be a dominant pass rusher. ⚜️💪