Chris Rumph: Everything you need to know

The Saints re-signed Rumph on Thursday. Rumph appeared in all 17 regular-season games for New Orleans last season and recorded 47 tackles (24 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass breakup as a part-time defensive player and special-teams stalwart. He should fill a similar role in 2026.

Rumph played in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, recording 47 tackles (24 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defended. Rumph joined the Saints on a one-year deal after missing the entire 2024 campaign with a foot injury. The 27-year-old saw more playing time in New Orleans than he did during any of his first four seasons with the Chargers, but he still spent most of his time on special teams. Rumph enters the offseason among a large group of pending free agents for the Saints.

Rumph (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Rumph upgraded to full participation Thursday after spending just one practice as a limited participant due to a wrist injury. The defensive back is now cleared of that injury designation and should once again be set to play his normal amount of defensive snaps in the Saints' upcoming divisional matchup with the Panthers on Sunday.