The New Orleans Saints spending their first-round pick in the 2020 draft on Michigan prospect Cesar Ruiz sent a shockwave through the fanbase and the roster itself. Ruiz figures to compete with Erik McCoy (last year’s top draft pick) for the starting job not just at center, but at guard, too. The Saints didn’t spend so much draft capital on those two players for them to ride the bench.
But there’s one problem: the Saints have two Pro Bowlers slotted in at each guard spot. Andrus Peat signed a contract extension that guarantees he’ll be around until at least 2022, but Larry Warford is entering the final year of his contract. That creates an opportunity for the Saints to move up and address another roster need, like linebacker. With so many players headed for free agency in 2021, the Saints might get a jump on things by swapping big contracts for immediate upgrades.
Here are four Saints players who could be traded this weekend: