Trending Now - Saints Bolster Roster With Key Signings, Including Etienne Jr.
WHO:
Noah Fant, tight end
Mickey Loomis, New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager
Travis Etienne Jr., running back
David Edwards, guard
John Ridgeway III, defensive tackle
Mickey Loomis, New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager
Kaden Elliss, linebacker
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis
Atlanta Falcons
Luther Elliss, Kaden's father, former NFL defensive tackle
Christian Elliss, Kaden's brother, linebacker for the New England Patriots
Jonah Elliss, Kaden's brother, linebacker for the Denver Broncos
WHAT:
The New Orleans Saints signed tight end Noah Fant to a multi-year contract.
Fant has appeared in 110 career games with 90 starts, recording 334 receptions for 3,593 yards and 18 touchdowns.
In 2025, Fant recorded 34 receptions for 288 yards and three touchdowns while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.
The New Orleans Saints signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a multi-year contract.
Etienne rushed for 1,107 yards on 260 carries with seven touchdowns in 2025.
Etienne had 36 receptions for 292 yards and a career-high six receiving touchdowns in 2025.
The Saints agreed to terms with guard David Edwards on a multi-year contract.
Edwards played in 17 games with 16 starts for the Buffalo Bills in 2025.
The Saints agreed to terms with defensive tackle John Ridgeway III on a two-year contract.
Kaden Elliss has recorded 272 solo tackles in his career.
Elliss had 10 stops for a loss and 10 quarterback hits in 2025.
Elliss was fifth in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate (17.6%) among players with at least 150 pass-rush snaps in 2025.
David Edwards was originally selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (169th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin.
Edwards has made ten starts in 12 postseason games.
Edwards helped the Rams capture a victory in Super Bowl LVI.
Edwards started all 16 regular season games he appeared in during 2024.
John Ridgeway III was originally selected in the fifth round (178th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys out of Arkansas.
Ridgeway has career totals of 81 tackles (36 solo), three pass breakups, and one blocked kick.
Ridgeway played in 17 games with two starts for the Saints in 2024 and 2025, recording 26 tackles (11 solo), one pass breakup, and one blocked field goal.
Kaden Elliss has recorded 37 stops for loss, 45 quarterback hits, two interceptions, 14 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and 15 special teams stops in his career.
In 2025, Elliss had a career-best six pass breakups.
Elliss led the Falcons in tackles with 151 in 2024 and had five sacks that season.
David Edwards has played in 103 regular season games with 76 starts at both guard positions and one at left tackle.
Edwards started all 17 regular season games and all four postseason contests at left guard during the Rams' 2021 championship season.
In 2025, Edwards played in 17 games with 16 starts and started both playoff contests for the Bills at left guard.
Edwards blocked for the Buffalo rushing attack that ranked first in the AFC with 159.6 rushing yards per game, led by All-Pro running back James Cook III, who led the league in rushing yards with 1,621.
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with Kaden Elliss on a three-year contract.
The contract is worth $33 million, with $23 million guaranteed and a maximum value of nearly $39 million.
Elliss has played in 99 career games, with 63 starts, recording 466 tackles, 20.5 sacks, and various other statistics.
In 2025, Elliss led the Falcons with 107 tackles and had 3.5 sacks.
Elliss was a team captain for the Falcons in 2025.
Elliss had a career-high of seven sacks in 2022 with the Saints.
WHERE:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Atlanta, Georgia
Salt Lake City, Utah (Elliss' hometown)
Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Salt Lake City, Utah
WHEN:
The announcement of the contract for Noah Fant occurred on March 11th, 2026.
The announcement of the contracts for Etienne, Edwards, and Ridgeway occurred on March 11th, 2026.
Elliss was selected in the seventh round (244th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Elliss played for the Saints from 2019 to 2022 and for the Falcons from 2023 to 2025.
The announcement of the contract occurred on March 11th, 2026.
WHY:
The Saints signed Etienne to bolster their running back position.
The Saints signed Edwards to strengthen their offensive line.
The Saints signed Ridgeway to add depth to their defensive front.
The Saints signed Elliss following the departure of longtime linebacker Demario Davis to the New York Jets.
HOW:
Fant was originally selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round (20th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa.
Elliss was signed as an unrestricted free agent after his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 05:20 UTC)
The New Orleans Saints have signed tight end Noah Fant to a multi-year contract, with the announcement coming yesterday. Fant, who was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2019, has played in 110 career games, recording 334 receptions for 3,593 yards and 18 touchdowns, and last season with the Cincinnati Bengals, he had 34 receptions for 288 yards and three touchdowns. This move adds a significant player to the Saints' roster as they look to strengthen their offense.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 03:43 UTC)
On March 11, 2026, the New Orleans Saints made headlines by signing running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a multi-year contract, after he rushed for over 1,100 yards and scored seven touchdowns last season. The team also agreed to terms with guard David Edwards, who started 16 games for the Buffalo Bills in 2025, and defensive tackle John Ridgeway III on a two-year deal to enhance their roster. These moves aim to bolster the running back position, strengthen the offensive line, and add depth to the defensive front.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:25 UTC)
In a standout career, Kaden Elliss has recorded a remarkable 272 solo tackles, including an impressive 10 stops for a loss and 10 quarterback hits in 2025, where he ranked fifth in the NFL for quarterback pressure rate at 17.6%. David Edwards, originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, has made ten starts in 12 postseason games and played a crucial role in the Rams' victory at Super Bowl LVI, starting all 16 regular season games he appeared in during 2024. Meanwhile, John Ridgeway III, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, has accumulated 81 career tackles and contributed significantly during his time with the Saints, playing in 17 games over the last two seasons.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 23:06 UTC)
Kaden Elliss has made a significant impact on the field with 37 stops for loss, 45 quarterback hits, and a career-best six pass breakups in 2025, while also leading the Falcons in tackles with 151 in 2024. Meanwhile, David Edwards has been a reliable presence on the offensive line, starting all 17 regular season games and both playoff contests for the Bills in 2025, contributing to a rushing attack that topped the AFC with an impressive 159.6 yards per game. Edwards also played a key role during the Rams' championship season in 2021, starting all games at left guard and showcasing his versatility with 103 regular season games under his belt.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 21:06 UTC)
The New Orleans Saints have officially signed linebacker Kaden Elliss to a three-year contract worth $33 million, with $23 million guaranteed and a potential maximum value of nearly $39 million. Elliss, who previously played for the Atlanta Falcons and was a team captain in 2025, recorded 107 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season, bringing his career totals to 99 games played and 63 starts. This move comes after the Saints lost longtime linebacker Demario Davis to the New York Jets, marking a new chapter for Elliss, who is also the son of former NFL defensive tackle Luther Elliss.