Tag: New Orleans Saints

Will the Saints trade Taysom Hill to the Broncos? ‘We’ll see’

“I feel like Sean (Payton) has tried to get everyone to go to Denver … so we’ll see,” Dennis Allen said of a potential Taysom Hill trade.

Since joining the Denver Broncos last year, coach Sean Payton has brought more than two dozen former New Orleans Saints players and coaches with him to his new team (22 ex-Saints are currently with the Broncos).

Two of those players were acquired via trade — Payton sent a sixth-round pick to New Orleans in exchange for tight end Adam Trautman during last year’s NFL draft. Four months later, Denver sent a seventh-round pick to the Saints in exchange for kicker Wil Lutz.

As the 2024 NFL draft draws closer, perhaps the Broncos will consider trading another late-round pick to New Orleans for a distressed asset.

Saints tight end/offensive weapon/special teams ace Taysom Hill is facing an uncertain future with the Saints in part due to his contract. After Denver hired former New Orleans offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael earlier this offseason, Saints coach Dennis Allen was asked if Carmichael tried to take Hill with him to the Broncos.

“No, that conversation has not been broached,” Allen said with a laugh, according to John Sigler of Saints Wire. “Look, I feel like Sean (Payton) has tried to get everyone to go to Denver with him, so we’ll see.”

If the Broncos do trade for Hill, either during the draft or later this summer, they would likely ask him to adjust his contract. Hill is currently set to have a $15.7 million cap hit in 2024. Denver can’t afford to eat up that much cap space on a gadget player, especially when they’re already eating $53 million after releasing Russell Wilson.

Assuming Hill would be willing to take a pay cut, trading a late-round pick might be an intriguing option for the Broncos. Denver currently holds three picks in the fifth round and two picks in the sixth round. Hill will be a name to keep an eye on as the Broncos approach the late rounds of the draft later this month.

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Former Commanders LB Khaleke Hudson signs with Saints

Another member of Ron Rivera’s first draft class has a new home.

Another former Washington Commander has found a new home, as linebacker Khaleke Hudson signed with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday.

Hudson, a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, appeared in 58 games for the Commanders over four seasons, playing primarily on special teams. However, Hudson did start 12 games at linebacker, including eight last season. Hudson finished with 108 tackles in four seasons, including seven for loss and one sack.

Many believed Hudson would be a player that new head coach Dan Quinn would want to re-sign because of how hard he plays. But the Commanders went in another direction, adding Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner to start, and Anthony Pittman and Mykal Walker for depth. New safety Jeremy Chinn can also play linebacker in Quinn’s defense.

With Hudson signing with the Saints, that officially puts a bow on former head coach Ron Rivera’s first draft class. Chase Young — who also signed with the Saints this offseason — was traded last season. Antonio Gibson, Saahdiq Charles and Kam Curl all departed as free agents. Antonio Gandy-Golden and Keith Ismael have been gone, while James Smith-Williams remains unsigned.

Former Panthers OL reuniting with Sean Payton in Denver

Former Panthers G Calvin Throckmorton is rejoining a familiar coach for 2024.

Some of Calvin Throckmorton’s best playing days in the NFL came under head coach Sean Payton. So, he’s looking to run it back with his old pal.

As announced on Monday, Payton and the Denver Broncos have added Throckmorton on a one-year deal. In addition to the Saints, the 27-year-old offensive lineman was also a member of the Carolina Panthers in 2023.

The Bellevue, Wash. native attended the University of Oregon from 2015 to 2019, where he earned AP Third-team All-American honors in his final season. He’d then be signed by New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Throckmorton appeared in 31 games for the Saints between 2021 and 2022. He recorded 12 starts over that time—with 12 coming at left guard, seven at right guard and one at left tackle.

Carolina kept Throckmorton in the NFC South at the beginning of the 2023 campaign, claiming him off waivers from the Saints on Aug. 30. He went on to start four games at right guard and three at left guard before his release on Nov. 15.

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Broncos sign OL Calvin Throckmorton to 1-year contract

The Broncos have signed versatile offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton to a one-year deal. He has 27 career starts on his resume.

The Denver Broncos have signed offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton (27) to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Throckmorton (6-5, 311 pounds) entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon with the New Orleans Saints in 2020. The versatile offensive lineman played all five spots on the offensive line with the Ducks before joining the Saints as a guard.

After spending his rookie season on the practice squad, Throckmorton started 14 games in New Orleans in 2021 (coach Sean Payton’s final season with the Saints). He then started six games in 2022 before being waived after training camp in 2023.

The Carolina Panthers claimed Throckmorton off waivers last summer and he started seven games before being cut halfway through the season. He was then claimed by the Tennessee Titans and dressed for six games.

The Broncos already have their two guard spots covered with Quinn Meinerz and Ben Powers, so Throckmorton will be a backup in Denver unless the team plans to move him to center (he spent some time at center in college).

After previously signing offensive tackle Matt Peart to a one-year deal, the Broncos have now shored up their offensive line depth ahead of the draft. We are tracking all of Denver’s free agent signings on Broncos Wire.

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2024 projected win totals for each NFC East team

We’re looking at a ranking of all four NFC East teams including the Philadelphia Eagles by 2024 win total predictions

We’re about 40 days from the 2024 NFL schedule reveal, but the world and Eagles fans already know who their opponents will be.

The league uses multiple factors to determine the year’s game schedule.

There’s a cycle of inter-conference faceoffs; each NFC division rotates through each AFC division every four seasons and the other NFC divisions every three seasons.

In addition, where a team finishes within their division dictates a same-finish matchup with one team from the opposite conference and whichever divisions aren’t in the rotation for that season.

Philadelphia previously had one of the more difficult schedules over the past two years, but 2024 will see the Eagles among the top ten easiest schedules based on win-loss percentages from last year.

Offering an early glimpse into where the Eagles could finish this season, DraftKings revealed a 2024 win total prediction for all 32 teams, and Philadelphia landed at No. 6 on the list.

Here’s where all four NFC East teams are projected to land.

Bucs appear happy to let division rivals overpay for veteran pass rushers

While their NFC South rivals have added some big names on paper, the Bucs are interested in better long-term investments

While many fans have been clamoring for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to add a marquee pass rusher in free agency, they’ve instead watched as two of the biggest names on the market have signed with other teams in the NFC South.

First, it was Chase Young signing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.

Now, it’s Jadeveon Clowney signing a two-year deal with the Carolina Panthers.

It’s unclear whether or not the Bucs were ever interested in either player, or perhaps simply unwilling to pay them what they eventually got from their division rivals. But instead of bring frustrated that household names like Young and Clowney will be facing the Bucs twice a year instead of wearing pewter, Tampa Bay fans should be glad they have a prudent front office that isn’t throwing money at name recognition that comes with age and durability questions.

Young is technically still in his prime, but he brings injury concerns that scared many teams off in free agency. Clowney had a stellar 2023 campaign for the Baltimore Ravens, but he just turned 31 years old, the same age as recently released Bucs pass rusher Shaq Barrett.

No, it looks like Bucs general manager Jason Licht and his crew are happy to go the younger and/or cheaper route, especially considering they have five picks in the first four rounds of the 2024 NFL draft.

Those moves might look good on paper for the Saints and Panthers, but it won’t be surprising if Tampa Bay playing the long game pays off in a more sustained way once the games actually start this fall and beyond.

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ pro day a success with Commanders in attendance

A good day for Jayden Daniels with all of the NFL in attendance.

The much-anticipated weigh-in quickly history as he stepped on the scale, and it read 210 pounds.

Jayden Daniels, the LSU quarterback, raised concerns at the NFL Scouting Combine when he declined to weigh in, virtually assuring everyone interested that he did not actually weigh the 210 pounds the LSU roster had claimed during the season.

Being the only quarterback who did not weigh in at the Combine, no doubt there has been a concerted effort for Daniels to gain weight this offseason. His camp was most likely very pleased he was at least up to 210 by Wednesday’s LSU pro day.

Reports are his workout was very scripted, with very few three and five-step drop throws. Not to be negative, but one does wonder, if you know the pro game is going to be much more detailed, such as involving three and five-step drops, why not be working on those enough this offseason to display them in your pro day workout?

A real positive not to be overlooked was Daniels’ measurement at 6-foot-3 and one-half inch. No doubt interested teams were glad to see Daniels’ height, as seeing over the offensive and defensive lines is a tremendous help for an NFL quarterback.

Daniels threw many short, intermediate and some long passes, enough that he displayed enough arm strength and touch to please the interested teams. His throwing motion was smooth; nothing seemed forced in his motion. It was a good showing for Daniels. Here is every throw by Daniels from earlier today.

Interested NFL teams met with Daniels following his on-field workout, which lasted approximately 20 minutes. This serves as another opportunity for both parties to get to know each other a bit more during this NFL Draft process.

What teams attended the LSU workout? Early reports are those viewing along with the Commanders were the Giants, Patriots, Saints, Raiders, and the Bears.

Yes, the Chicago Bears. Might the Bears still be considering drafting Daniels?

Interested teams will travel immediately to the North Carolina pro day, which is scheduled for Thursday. The major focus for the Commanders, of course, will be quarterback Drake Maye.

There is no rest for the NFL weary this week.

Ranking all 32 teams by 2024 projected win totals

We’re looking at a ranking of all teams including the Philadelphia Eagles by 2024 win total predictions

We’re about 45 days from the 2024 NFL schedule reveal, but the world and Eagles fans already know who their opponents will be.

The league uses multiple factors to determine the year’s game schedule.

There’s a cycle of inter-conference faceoffs; each NFC division rotates through each AFC division every four seasons and the other NFC divisions every three seasons.

In addition, where a team finishes within their division dictates a same-finish matchup with one team from the opposite conference and whichever divisions aren’t in the rotation for that season.

Philadelphia previously had one of the more difficult schedules over the past two years, but 2024 will see the Eagles among the top ten easiest schedules based on win-loss percentages from last year.

Offering an early glimpse into where the Eagles could finish this season, DraftKings revealed a 2024 win total prediction for all 32 teams, and Philadelphia landed at No. 6 on the list.

Report: Former Wisconsin offensive tackle may miss 2024 NFL season

Former Wisconsin offensive tackle may miss 2024 NFL season

Ryan Ramczyk, a former offensive tackle for Wisconsin, may not suit up this season for the New Orleans Saints due to medical reasons. 

Following NFL ownership meetings on Tuesday, head coach Dennis Allen informed reporters of Ramczyk’s struggle after undergoing knee surgery. 

Ramczyk transferred to Wisconsin in 2015 after two seasons at UW-Stevens Point. After his redshirt season in 2015, the Stevens Point native netted consensus first-team All-America honors and allowed one sack in 14 games for the Badgers.

The tackle has started 101 games in seven seasons with the Saints and was a first-team All-Pro in 2019. 

Ramczyk last played on December 10, 2023 in a win against the Carolina Panthers. If he misses significant time this coming season, quarterback Derek Carr will take snaps without one of the team’s most dependable tackles over the past decade.

Check out the new New Orleans Saints 2024 NFL Draft hat

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The NFL has unveiled their annual line of hats that your new favorite player is set to wear on the stage at the 2024 NFL draft.

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Each year, the league releases a new customized lid for each team that is given to prospects who are selected at the event. Notably, the first-round picks are handed a jersey, that year’s draft hat, and go over and give a hug to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

There are four versions for each team’s hat that come in stretch fit, snapback and fitted varieties, with prices varying on each. On Monday, every team’s version was released… except the Houston Texans and New York Jets.

Sorry Texans and Jets fans, with those clubs releasing new uniforms soon there’s still a bit of waiting to do.

We’ll bring you those updates, but for the other 30 teams, check out your favorite team’s newest headgear and be the first fan in your friend group to own a 2024 NFL Draft hat by checking them all out at Fanatics.

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