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Current New Orleans Saints Trade Candidates
Tracking the reported trade candidates for the New Orleans Saints, including cash remaining if traded today and at the trade deadline.
| Player | Team | Pos | Age | 2026 CAP HIT | 2026 DEAD CAP If Traded | 2026 CAP HIT New Team | Acquired Contract Contract w/ New Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Ruiz |
|
G | 27 | $14,196,000 | $14,184,000 | $9,500,000 |
New Contract
|
The 26-year-old interior lineman has 2 years, $19M remaining on his contract, $2.6M of which is already fully guaranteed. Turning players like Ruiz into viable draft assets seems like the right move for the Saints in their current window. A pre-draft trade would mean $14.2M of dead cap stays with New Orleans, making it a nearly cap-neutral move. |
| Alvin Kamara |
|
RB | 31 | $10,509,741 | $18,113,000 | $456,741 |
New Contract
|
Kamara has 1 year, $11.5M remaining ($3M guaranteed) on his contract in New Orleans, who are in the process of quickly developing their next young core unit. |
| Pete Werner |
|
LB | 27 | $7,966,000 | $5,764,000 | $6,250,000 |
New Contract
|
A 2nd-round pick out of Ohio State back in 2021, Werner has seen his starting role/snap count drop off in 2025, signifying a likely need for change from both sides in 2026. Unfortunately for the Saints, Werner’s $6.25M salary for next season became fully guaranteed this past March. New Orleans may look to retain some of that salary in order to facilitate a trade this offseason. |