The Saints signed Emerson on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Emerson worked out with the team earlier in the day and seemingly impressed enough to earn a contract. The 25-year-old has spent the entirety of his three-year career with Cleveland, totaling 202 tackles (158 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four interceptions across 50 games. With the Saints lacking proven talent at cornerback, Emerson could have a chance to start alongside Kool-Aid McKinstry during the 2026 campaign.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG C. Olave,WR16010.0%00.001000.0T. Hill,TE132633.3%574.41000109.0T. Shough,QB1122132767.6%2,384216.71063119591.3S. Rattler,QB917425767.7%1,586176.2851810486.5Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD E. Hull,RB619482.588.00022C. Olave,WR161-3-3.03-0.20030A. Estime,RB7461984.33228.310412T. Hill,TE13521142.2298.8132116D. Neal,RB10572063.62120.620611K. Miller,RB7471934.11827.61049M. Tipton,WR144184.5121.30152T. Shough,QB11451864.13416.933511A. Kamara,RB111314713.61842.8122721S. Rattler,QB9311675.41518.604317R. Shaheed,WR9252.550.60100Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD J. Johnson,TE17771028891235252.3362.041S. Toure,WR11333033.00.00J. Stoll,TE156114681133.117.02M. Matavao,TE622105061.75.00D. Pettis,WR89111271403215.986.04E. Hull,RB61166061.010.00C. Olave,WR161001561,1631296272.7289.053D. Vele,WR1325392931221722.534.019K. Austin Jr.,WR813231401113617.556.07A. Estime,RB71213103901914.7108.03T. Hill,TE1311169180177.086.02D. Neal,RB101719104601810.4138.04K. Miller,RB7553060114.335.01M. Tipton,WR1411177670125.437.04F. Moreau,TE117105980165.444.02B. Cooks,WR101925165902116.537.010R. Bell,WR224231211611.51.01A. Kamara,RB113339186602616.9202.07S. Rattler,QB91200000.00.00R. Shaheed,WR944664991128755.4144.02221114140147.05.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD J. Stoll, TE15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Werner, LB17 50 31 81 2 1 4 5 0 0 0 3 0 D. Stutsman, LB17 17 23 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Olave, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Grupe, K11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Vele, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Stalbird, LB17 5 6 11 2 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 V. Jones Jr., WR5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Ford, LB17 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Estime, RB7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Kroeger, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Hill, TE13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Riley, CB17 28 6 34 0 0 0 10 1 0 1 0 0 R. Wright, CB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Shepherd, DT16 23 24 47 3 28 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 D. Neal, RB10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Boyd, DT4 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Jordan, DE17 32 15 47 10.5 64.5 15 2 0 0 2 1 0 I. Yiadom, CB14 11 5 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 F. Diggs, DE5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Godchaux, DT17 14 29 43 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 M. Davis, CB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Radunz, OL15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V. Broughton, DT1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Sanker, SAF17 46 32 78 0 0 3 6 2 0 0 1 0 U. Amadi, SAF7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Wood, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Shough, QB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Bresee, DT15 15 22 37 2.5 13 5 3 0 0 1 0 0 C. Young, DE12 22 16 38 10 86 11 4 0 0 2 3 0 T. Burgess, SAF16 6 9 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 R. Bell, WR2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Reid, SAF15 37 35 72 0.5 5.5 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 J. Blackmon, SAF1 4 3 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Bullard, DE15 12 14 26 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 E. Leota, OLB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, DL15 7 10 17 3 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Kamara, RB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Granderson, DE17 35 22 57 6 25 11 4 1 0 0 0 0 K. McKinstry, CB17 59 17 76 0 0 3 17 3 0 0 0 0 C. Rumph II, DE17 19 16 35 2 12 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 S. Rattler, QB9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Shaheed, WR9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Howden, DB16 15 10 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 D. Davis, LB17 64 79 143 0.5 4 6 3 0 0 2 1 0 J. Ridgeway III, DT4 3 8 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Fuaga, OT13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Taylor, CB17 59 24 83 2 23 7 11 2 0 0 0 0
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The Saints signed Emerson on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Emerson worked out with the team earlier in the day and seemingly impressed enough to earn a contract. The 25-year-old has spent the entirety of his three-year career with Cleveland, totaling 202 tackles (158 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four interceptions across 50 games. With the Saints lacking proven talent at cornerback, Emerson could have a chance to start alongside Kool-Aid McKinstry during the 2026 campaign.
The Saints declined Wilson's fifth-year option Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. As the seventh overall pick in 2023 Draft and a defensive end, Wilson's fifth-year option would have come in at $14.475 million. The pass rusher's career has been disappointing thus far in relation to the draft capital invested in him, so it makes sense that the Saints' trade acquisition is more of a one-year flyer on a once-promising and athletic player and not a commitment to pursue his future. If Wilson can revive his career in 2026 with a better season, the team may look to keep his services in New Orleans long term.
Vele (shoulder) faces increased competition for playing time and targets after the Saints used three picks on wide receivers in last weekend's 2026 NFL Draft, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. New Orleans used the No. 8 overall pick on Jordyn Tyson, who figures to start alongside Chris Olave from day one, and later on the Saints took Bryce Lance in the fourth round and Barion Brown in the sixth. Acquired from the Broncos during the preseason last summer, Vele appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Saints, making seven starts, and produced a 25-293-2 receiving line on 39 targets. Following the trade of Rashid Shaheed to Seattle, Vele became a starter but was injured in Week 15 and missed the final three contests. Capable of playing the slot or outside and on special teams, Vele should have a role in 2026, but the target competition is much stiffer.
Jennings is expected to sign with the Saints on Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Jennings spent the last five seasons with the Patriots, accumulating 132 tackles and 7.5 sacks. The 2020 third-round pick was let by New England on March 11. Jennings is heading into his age-29 season, and he should provide veteran depth behind Carl Granderson and Chase Young.
The Raiders have traded Wilson and the No. 219 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Saints in exchange for pick No. 150, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports. Wilson is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded 35 tackles and 4.0 sacks in 17 games. In his new locale, the seventh overall selection in the 2023 Draft will get a fresh start while giving the Saints -- who were in need of pass-rushing help -- an edge player with some untapped potential.
The Saints have picked up Bresee's fifth-year contract option, Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune reports. As a result of the move, Bresee, who was the Saints' 2023 first-round pick, will be under contract with the team for the 2027 season under a deal estimated to be "north of $13 million," per Paras. The 24-year-old logged 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 15 regular-season games in 2025 while seeing action on a career-high 69 percent of New Orleans' defensive snaps. Considering that he recorded 7.5 sacks in 2024, Bresee -- who is presumably past the knee issue he dealt with late last season -- is a bounce-back candidate this year in his starting role along the Saints' defensive line.
The Saints are in line to sign Wilson, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Wilson -- who spent last season with the Dolphins -- will join the Saints on a one-year deal. The No. 2 overall pick (by the Jets) in the 2021 NFL Draft joins a QB room in New Orleans that also includes Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. Wilson last started a regular season game in 2023, but prior to that, the 26-year-old drew 33 starts during his first three years with New York. Katherine Terrell of ESPN previously noted that the Saints were preparing to move ahead with Shough as their starting quarterback in 2026, but at a minimum, Wilson gives the team another signal-caller option with NFL starting experience to turn to, if needed.
Burgess and the Saints agreed to terms on a contract Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. The 27-year-old from Utah is set to remain in New Orleans after spending 2025 with the team. Across 16 games and 319 total snaps (206 on special teams, 113 on defense) last season, Burgess tallied 22 tackles and three passes defensed. He's expected to remain a key special-teams contributor during the 2026 season.