The recent trade between the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles not only reshapes how the Saints draft looks this year, but has a multi-year affect on the draft. The timing of the trade does seem somewhat odd, as his is usually a trade you see done on the actual draft day and not three weeks prior.
New Orleans has started to trade away future assets, but with their mentality of “there’s always next year” makes you wonder how long it will look that way. It would not be surprising if we get to the next season and the Saints are back to trading future picks to reshape for what is in front of them.
For now, though, this is what the future of the Saints draft capital looks like: