Overview

• The Saints recently fired head coach Dennis Allen after a disappointing 2-7 start, appointing Darren Rizzi as interim coach.
• New Orleans traded Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore but avoided a broader trade deadline fire sale.
• The team faces significant salary cap issues, projected to be $60 million over the cap for 2025.
• Key players like Derek Carr, Cameron Jordan, and Tyrann Mathieu may have their contracts restructured to manage cap space.
• Despite injuries and setbacks, the Saints believe their roster is strong enough to compete with strategic adjustments.