Marcus Maye Agrees With Saints
Former New York Jets franchise-tagged safety Marcus Maye agreed to a three-year, $28.5 million deal with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, according to a source. The contract includes $15 million guaranteed. Maye played in only six games in his final season with the Jets and underwent successful surgery on a torn Achilles in November. […]
Saints, Bradley Roby Agree To Extension
The New Orleans Saints and cornerback Bradley Roby agreed to an undisclosed contract extension on Tuesday night, according to a source. The extension will primarily give the Saints extra salary cap space in 2022. New Orleans also restructured defensive end Marcus Davenport's contract on Tuesday to create an additional $6.8144 million in cap space, so […]
Saints Restructure Marcus Davenport's Deal
The New Orleans Saints converted over $8 million of defensive end Marcus Davenport's $9.553 million base salary in 2022 into a signing bonus on Tuesday to create $6.8144 million in salary cap space this year, according to a source. The Saints began the offseason with one of the worst salary cap situations once again, but […]
Best Fantasy Football Seasons of All-Time (Round 2)
In recognition of Cooper Kupp’s all-time great season and with March Madness right around the corner, what better time to look at who had the greatest fantasy season of all time in a tournament-style competition? To do so, there will be 32 contestants entered into the pool. They will be seeded and you, the voters, […]
Saints Restructure Marshon Lattimore's Deal
The New Orleans Saints restructured cornerback Marshon Lattimore's contract on Saturday for the 2022 season, according to a source. The team turned his base salary ($24 million) into a signing bonus to create $18.45 million in salary cap space for the upcoming season. As of right now, the Saints are now projected to be $5 […]
Early 2022 Tight End Sleepers for Fantasy Football
Fantasy managers know all about the cream of the crop when it comes to tight ends. We all hear about Travis Kelce's dominance, the generational talent of Kyle Pitts and the emergence of Mark Andrews. These things are no mysteries. The problem is there are so few names at the top and the talent drops […]
Saints Restructure Alvin Kamara's Deal
The New Orleans Saints converted $10.465 million of running back Alvin Kamara's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus on Friday, creating $8.372 million in salary cap space for the upcoming league year, according to a source. Still, the Saints remain more than $23 million over the salary cap, so they have plenty of work to […]
Carl Granderson Gets Two-Year Deal From Saints
The New Orleans Saints re-signed impending exclusive-rights free-agent defensive end Carl Granderson to a two-year deal on Thursday. Granderson was scheduled to make $965,000 in 2022, but he'll get an additional $4.3 million over the next two years, including a $240,000 signing bonus. The 25-year-old played a part-time role for the Saints in 2021, starting […]
Saints Restructure Cameron Jordan, Tanoh Kpassagnon
The New Orleans Saints restructured the contracts of defensive ends Cameron Jordan and Tanoh Kpassagnon on Thursday to create $12.445 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season, according to a source. The Saints also re-signed exclusive-rights free agents Carl Granderson and Jalen Dalton on Thursday. This will be the second straight year that […]
Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues
We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]
Jameis Winston Reportedly Drawing Interest From Washington
The Washington Commanders are reportedly interested in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston (knee). According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, they continue to have interest in the former No. 1 overall pick. The 28-year-old continues to recover from a torn ACL he sustained during Week 8 of the 2021 season. New Orleans is […]
NFL Scouting Combine - Fantasy Risers and Fallers
We missed you, NFL Combine. How else would we know exactly how fast a 325-pound lineman runs or how big Kenny Pickett's hands are? After a year off, the NFL Combine was back for 2022 to show us what this rookie class brings to the table. There were some record-setting performances and a lot of […]
Best Fantasy Football Seasons of All-Time – Tournament Edition
In recognition of Cooper Kupp’s all-time great season and with March Madness right around the corner, what better time to look at who had the greatest fantasy season of all time in a tournament-style competition? To do so, there will be 32 contestants entered into the pool. They will be seeded and you, the voters, […]
Saints Could Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo
The New Orleans Saints, who seemed poised to re-sign Jameis Winston, could instead look into trading for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The knowledgeable NFL reporter heard this rumor circulating at the recent Scouting Combine and believes that Garoppolo could be a top name on the trade market if […]
NFL Free Agents - Running Back Preview
It's March, which means it's the month that NFL free agency begins. For a full explanation of how the process works, check out Frank Dyevoich's comprehensive breakdown. Today, we're going to preview some of the running backs that will hit the market. Where could they go? Will a change of scenery help them in fantasy? […]
WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference
When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]
Marcus Williams Doesn't Expect To Be Franchise Tagged
New Orleans Saints impending free-agent safety Marcus Williams doesn't expect the team to use the franchise tag on him, according to a source. The Saints would prefer to get a long-term deal done with Williams after he played on the franchise tag last year. The 25-year-old played very well on the franchise tag in 2021, […]
Saints View Jameis Winston As QB Option For 2022
Much is set to change for the New Orleans Saints in 2022 with former head coach Sean Payton no longer roaming the sidelines. What may not alter too drastically is the quarterback spot, with general manager Mickey Loomis saying Thursday that a reunion with Jameis Winston "is certainly an option." Winston sustained a torn ACL […]
Saints Re-Sign Juwan Johnson To One-Year Deal
The New Orleans Saints re-signed tight end Juwan Johnson to a one-year contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. Johnson was scheduled to be an exclusive-rights free agent next month. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In his second season in the NFL in 2021, Johnson had 13 receptions on 22 targets […]
Biggest Wide Receiver Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
Every fantasy football draft is littered with landmines each fantasy manager is trying to avoid. These busts can be found in almost every round and at every position. Avoiding these players, especially in the earlier rounds, can be the difference between a playoff appearance or an early-round pick the following season. Everyone seems to have […]
Early 2022 Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Values
The life of fantasy football can come at you hard and quick. It’s amazing how the landscape can change over a short period of time, specifically as it relates to individual players. One doesn’t need to look any further than Gabriel Davis of the Buffalo Bills and what his huge playoff performance has done to […]
Jameis Winston Not A Good Fit For Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians isn't opposed to the idea of reuniting with New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston, but Arians also doesn't necessarily think signing with Tampa is Winston's best option on the open market. Even though Arians doesn't see many veteran starters becoming available via trade this offseason, it […]
Jameis Winston Resumes Running
New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) ran on an anti-gravity treadmill on Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery on the left ACL that he tore on Oct. 31 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's notable progress for the 28-year-old signal-caller, who could be one of the most coveted free-agent QBs […]
Saints Restructure Michael Thomas' Contract Saturday
The New Orleans Saints converted $14.565 million of wide receiver Michael Thomas' salary for 2022 and $18.2 million of offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk's salary into signing bonuses on Saturday, creating $26.217 million in salary cap space for this season. The Saints have the worst salary cap situation in the league heading into the 2022 league […]
FFPC Dynasty Fantasy Football Orphan Teams: A Fresh Challenge
When a pro sports team does not produce well on the field for extended periods, many fans will naturally look to ownership and front office management as a primary source of the problems. Those who support teams such as the Jets, Jaguars, Lions, and Commanders may think they can do better than the real decision-makers. […]
Saints Promote Ryan Nielsen, Kris Richard
The New Orleans Saints promoted Ryan Nielsen to co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach and Kris Richard to co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach on Tuesday. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi also added assistant head coach duties on head coach Dennis Allen's staff. Allen hinted that he will continue to call defensive plays for the Saints, but he has yet […]
Saints Waive Brett Maher
The New Orleans Saints waived kicker Brett Maher on Tuesday. Maher spent eight games with the Saints in 2021, making 16 of his 18 field-goal attempts (88.9%) and 10 of his 12 extra-point tries. New Orleans is moving on from Maher with Wil Lutz (abdomen) set to return in 2022 after missing all of last […]
Marcus Williams Could Get The Tag For Second Straight Year
New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams is a candidate to receive the franchise tag for the second straight season with the Saints in rough salary cap shape in 2022. Williams played well on the tag in 2021 and is an important part of the team's secondary. Left tackle Terron Armstead is not a candidate […]
Ryan Ramczyk Could Be Easily Restructured
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk could easily have his contract restructured this offseason to save the team up to $50.8 million in salary cap space in 2022. His $5.27 million cap figure will jump to $23 million this year, and he's due $10.5 million in base salary and has an $8.74 million roster […]
Marshon Lattimore A Prime Restructure Candidate
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore is a prime restructure candidate this offseason after signing an extension last year that bumped his salary cap figure to $27.45 million in 2022. He also has $9 million in base salary and a $15 million roster bonus. The 25-year-old's roster bonus can be converted into a signing bonus […]