Five players for the New Orleans Saints who will not return in 2024
The New Orleans Saints’ season came to an odd conclusion. The Saints destroyed a division opponent, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 48-17, with the postseason on the line.
Depending on what actually transpires with head coach Dennis Allen, among other important names, the way the game concluded may actually define the season and future plans for New Orleans.
However, one thing is certain: New Orleans faces a difficult journey ahead.
With a projected cap space of minus $76 million for the upcoming offseason, the Saints are bottom in the NFL, according to Over The Cap. There won’t be as much action during free agency as supporters would like. They’ll probably even bid farewell to these five players, if not more.
1. TE Jimmy Graham
Jimmy Graham surprised everyone by returning to the football field for one more season after missing the last one. If he doesn’t play somewhere in 2024, it was undoubtedly fitting to watch him play his final season in the NFL with the Saints.
However, Graham appears to be close to finishing his career in the league at 37. He’s not even close to the guy he used to be. Indeed, that began to emerge even during his time in Green Bay and Chicago. It is now assumed that he will retire; therefore, the Saints should bid him farewell.
The Saints are in need of a true playmaker at the tight end position. Although Juwan Johnson has performed well in the red zone, this club needs a player who can generate yardage after the catch and pose a danger in the open field. Priority should be given to locating one of those in the draft.
