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Podcast: Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints
Episode: New Orleans Saints, Travis Etienne Jr. Contract A Perfect Example Of Team's Financial Health
Description: The New Orelans Saints' signings of Travis Etienne Jr., David Edwards and Kaden Elliss highlight their new financial situation. The team avoided void years, skillfully structured contracts and added a trio of difference-makers for under $20 million in total 2026 cap hits.
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Etienne's deal is structured more like a two-year contract that can extend. Edwards gets a manageable average value because of a top-3 guarantee structure at his position. Elliss gets an off-ball linebacker contract while bringing edge rusher skills to Brandon Staley's defense.
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00:22 Etienne's Deal Highlights Good Money Moves
10:22 Edwards Ge...