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Fleur-de-links, April 6: Saints Get Their Wr Of The Future?

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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Carnell Tate #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! We are only around two weeks away from the NFL Draft, and with questions surrounding the Saints’ pick at 8, there are a number of directions the team could go.

SB Nation Reacts Results: What would you like to see the Saints do in the 1st round of the NFL Draft?

What do you want the Saints to do at 8?

Scouting Future Saints: Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor

Focus has been on Rueben Bain, but Akheem Mesidor should also be talked about as a later option.

NFL Mock Draft: Saints Dream Scenario Comes to Life in Round 1

A top-tier option at 8.

New Orleans ranks 2nd in dead money ($112.1M) but NFL execs are applauding their offseason. ⚜️

"The Saints' build is impressive, I'll give them that. They're slowly and steadily getting out of cap hell… making moves that don't hamper flexibility is smart."

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— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) April 5, 2026