In his early 2026 mock draft, ESPN's Field Yates shared that the Saints could end a decades-long drought by selecting their first first-round quarterback since Archie Manning in 1971. With Derek Carr retired and no clear answer emerging from the existing quarterback pool that includes rookie Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler,

The Minnesota Vikings are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Xazavian Valladay, according to multiple reports. Valladay most recently spent time with the New Orleans Saints, but was released in June.