The New Orleans Saints are strapped for cash this offseason, which means that a number of veterans could be let go in an attempt to free up some more money.
Bleacher Report’s scouting department recently scoured through each NFL team’s roster to find players likely to be cut this offseason in an effort to free up some money. For the Saints, it was three veteran role players that do make some sense.
First up, it was fan-favorite defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who could clear up about $2.6 million in cap if he were cut.
Saunders was an exciting player when he was picked up in free agency ahead of 2023, but he has not been exactly the player that was hoped for. It’s not a great sign when all of your defensive tackle’s best plays came on the offensive side of the ball. The Saints run defense was abysmal last year and everyone on the interior outside of Bryan Bresee is expendable.
Next was someone who is almost assuredly going to get cut, Cedrick Wilson Jr. He would clear just a bit less at $2.4 million, but he was a non-factor this year so it is a no-brainer. Wilson had just 20 catches for 211 yards and a score.
Lastly, it was someone that would hurt to see get cut. Hometown tight end Foster Moreau would free up almost $2.8 million.
This is one that doesn’t make much sense. He is, by far, the most likely of the three to survive this offseason. Moreau had 32 catches for 413 yards and five scores despite largely being a blocker. He is a fine second tight end and is a leader on the team. Replacing him for less than $2.8 million would be a tall task.
