News and Notes
After one season with the Saints organization QB Derek Carr as well as the front office are reportedly both open to parting ways. A source close to the team indicated that there are not necessarily any bad feelings between the two sides but they feel the team and Carr could be pursuing different goals in 2024. Carr is scheduled to make $35.7 million in 2024 which could prove to be difficult to move.
Peat agrees to new contract
LG Andrus Peat and the Saints have agreed to a one year deal that totals $4.7 million. The team considered letting Peat walk but with five other offensive linesmen leaving the team they felt Peat was a good value whether he remains a starter or provides depth.
Saints release veteran OTs James Hurst, Cameron Erving
Hurst started 15 games for the Saints in 2023 but began to show his age toward the end of the season and with Trevor Penning ready to step in at LT the team has decided to move on. Erving played in just one game before spending the rest of the season on the practice squad.
Garcia, Turner not expected to be resigned
Veteran guards Trai Turner and Max Garcia are scheduled to be free agents and neither are expected to be resigned. Mark Evans and Nick Saldiveri are younger options that have developed and should be serviceable reserves moving forward. The team is also expected to release OT Alex Leatherwood.
Ruiz declines offer, will test free agency
The Saints offensive line will have a new look in 2024 with Cesar Ruiz following several others out the door. Ruiz started 16 games at RG for the Saints. The team may consider franchise tagging Riuz but at $12.5 million they may look at cheaper options.
Saints decline fifth year option for DE Payton Turner
Turner played sparingly in 2023 and will need to prove his value in 2024 if he wants to earn a second contract in New Orleans.
Ty Summers signs one year deal
OLB Ty Summers and the team agreed to a one year deal worth $1.4M.
Team restructures Taysom Hill's contract
Taysom Hill and the team agreed to restructure his contract, moving $4.42 million from 2024 to 2025. Hic cap hit becomes $11.4 million this season, freeing up some much needed cap space.
Players Leaving
QB Jameis Winston
HB Eno Benjamin
FB Adam Prentice
WR Rashid Shaheed
WR Lynn Bowden Jr
WR Keith Kirkwood
LT James Hurst
LT Cameron Erving
RG Cesar Ruiz
RG Trai Turner
LE Kyle Phillips
DT Malcolm Roach
LOLB Zack Baun
ROLB Andrew Dowell
ROLB Cory Littleton
CB Isaac Yiadom
CB Ugo Amadi
FS Lonnie Johnson Jr
