2026 Saints Free Agency Live Tracker: Signings, rumors, trades and more
It's that time of year again, free agency is upon us. NFL teams can begin to negotiate with free agents starting on Monday at 11 a.m. CT and players can officially be signed by a new team on Wednesday, March 11 at 3 pm CT, which marks the start of the new league year.
Canal Street Chronicles will keep you updated on theNew Orleans Saintslatest signings, rumors, trades and more with this free agency live tracker and feel free to leave your thoughts on all the latest moves in the comment section below.
MONDAY, MARCH 9:
Saints re-sign DT John Ridgeway
The Saints re-signed DT John Ridgeway to a two-year deal worth $6.2 million, per source
- Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 9, 2026
LB Demario Davis is headed to the Jets
Reunion: Veteran LB Demario Davis is signing with the Jets on a two-year, $22 million deal that includes $15M fully guaranteed, sources say.
- Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026
This will Year 15 for Davis, who just turned 37. Tommy Condon of @CAA_Football negotiated the deal. pic.twitter.com/1n2Hy1zrY1
Saints to sign punter Ryan Wright
Another big punter deal: Former Vikings punter Ryan Wright is signing a four-year, $14 million deal that includes $8 million guaranteed with the Saints, per source.
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
Saints to sign former Jaguars RB Travis Etienne
Source: Former Jaguars RB Travis Etienne will be signing with the New Orleans Saints. He's from Louisiana and it was important for him to be near home. pic.twitter.com/fDFkejvqe5
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
Saints to sign former Bills G David Edwards
Splash for the #Saints: They are signing former #Bills G David Edwards, sources say.
- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026
Saints to sign TE Noah Fant
Another weapon for the Saints: They've agreed to terms with Noah Fant on a two-year deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet. pic.twitter.com/ht7T951lBz
- Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026
Alontae Taylor is headed to the Titans
The #Titans aren't done, they've agreed to terms with CB Alontae Taylor, as the former #Saints star moves on.
- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026
He gets a 3-year deal worth $60M with $42M fully guaranteed in a deal done by Trevon Smith of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/SvwbmMPvBl
TUESDAY, MARCH 10th:
Saints restructure Erik McCoy
The Saints restructured the contract of center Erik McCoy, adding a void year and converting $8.7 million of his base salary + his 500,000 roster bonus into a signing bonus to save $7.36 million against the 2026 salary cap.
- Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) March 10, 2026
Saints to sign LB Kaden Ellis
The #Saints are adding a lynchpin on defense, signing former #Falcons LB Kaden Elliss, sources say.
- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026
He gets a 3-year, $33M deal with $23M guaranteed in a deal done by agents Malki Kawa and Ethan Lock of @FirstRoundMgmt. Max value is nearly $39M. pic.twitter.com/pz1sWTmSih
Saints trade P Kai Kroeger to Texans
Punter trade! The #Texans are trading for #Saints punter Kai Kroeger, sources say, with the teams swapping 6th and 7th rounders in 2028. pic.twitter.com/Oe5r1maAAp
- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026
C Luke Fortner is headed to the Panthers
Veteran center Luke Fortner is signing with the Panthers on a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million, per source. Deal negotiated by Octagon Football. pic.twitter.com/bniFoppvF0
- Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2026
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th:
Jack Stoll is headed to Cleveland
The Browns have agreed to terms with tight end Jack Stoll on a one-year deal, per source.
- Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 11, 2026
Cleveland was looking for additional tight end help, gets it in the veteran Stoll.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12th:
Saints re-sign OL Dillon Radunz
#Saints have signed OL Dillon Radunz to a 2-year deal pic.twitter.com/YEkdqz4KX4
- Tina Howell (@TinaM_Howell) March 12, 2026
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH:
Saints restructure Carl Granderson
he Saints restructured Carl Granderson's contract and $2 million roster bonus.
- Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) March 14, 2026
Old cap: $18.062M
New cap: $9.47M
Savings: $8.59M
They did not add another void year to his contract, so there's still two voids (2028-2029)
TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH:
Saints sign former Vikings RB Ty Chandler
#Saints announce they have officially signed RB TY Chandler pic.twitter.com/EgNvpsjlXt
- Tina Howell (@TinaM_Howell) March 17, 2026