Free Agent Tracker: Tracking all of the New Orleans Saints free agent signings for the 2025 NFL season.
Below is a breakdown of all the free agent signings made by the New Orleans Saints since the start of the 2025 NFL free agency period.
Dante Pettis
The Saints agreed to terms with wide receiverDante Pettison a one-year contract extension on March 11, 2025.
Dante Pettis
#17
WR
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195 lbs
- College: Washington
Pettis, 6-2, 200, was originally selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round (44th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of the University of Washington. The San Clemente, Calif. native has played in 58 career games with 19 starts for the 49ers (2018-20), New York Giants (2020-21), Chicago Bears (2022) and Saints (2024), recording 83 receptions for 1,104 yards (13.3 avg.) and 13 touchdowns, along with three carries for 35 yards. He has also completed both of his pass attempts for 32 yards.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Dante Pettis
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- Dante Pettis talks contract extension, special teams contributions
🎙PODCAST
- Dante Pettis, Chase Young on Saints Podcast | March 13, 2025
Chase Young
The Saints agreed to terms with defensive endChase Youngon a three-year contract extension on March 11, 2025.
Chase Young
#99
DE
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 265 lbs
- College: Ohio State
After Young signed with New Orleans as an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason, the Upper Marlboro, Md. native played in all 17 contests for New Orleans and was a key contributor on the edge, posting 31 tackles (21 solo), 5.5 sacks for a loss of 29.5 yards, a career-high 21 quarterback hits, eight stops for a loss, one forced fumble and three pass breakups. According to Pro Football Focus, Young finished last season with 66 quarterback pressures, tied for seventh among all edge defenders.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with DE Chase Young
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- Chase Young talks contract extension, fit in defensive scheme
REACTION
- Defensive end Chase Young caught what he's been looking for with New Orleans Saints
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS
- Chase Young's Top Plays of the 2024 NFL Season
🎙PODCAST
- Chase Young, Dante Pettis on Saints Podcast | March 13, 2025
Juwan Johnson
The Saints agreed to terms with tight endJuwan Johnsonon a three-year contract extension on March 11, 2025.
Juwan Johnson
#83
TE
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 231 lbs
- College: Oregon
Johnson, 6-4, 231, has played in 67 games with 34 starts since joining New Orleans in 2020 as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon. In five seasons, Johnson has recorded 146 receptions for 1,622 yards (11.1 avg) and 18 touchdowns. Since 2022, Johnson's 14 touchdown grabs are tied for seventh in the NFL among tight ends.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with TE Juwan Johnson
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- Juwan Johnson on contract extension
- Juwan Johnson talks staying in NOLA on the New Orleans Saints Podcast
REACTION
- Tight end Juwan Johnson followed heart, remained with New Orleans Saints to finish what was started
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS
- Juwan Johnson's Top Plays of the 2024 NFL Season
🎙PODCAST
- Juwan Johnson, Davon Godchaux on Saints Podcast | March 17, 2025
New Orleans Saints
Justin Reid
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent safetyJustin Reidon a three-year contract on March 12, 2025.
Justin Reid
#21
S
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 207 lbs
- College: Stanford
Reid, 6-1, 207, is a seven-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the third round (68th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Stanford. The former Dutchtown (Geismar, La.) standout has played in 106 career regular season games with 102 starts for the Texans (2018-21) and Kansas City Chiefs (2022-24), recording 565 tackles (412 solo), 23 stops for a loss, six sacks, ten interceptions, with one returned 101 yards for a touchdown, 46 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 15 special teams stops.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with S Justin Reid
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- Justin Reid's Introductory Press Conference
- Justin Reid talks homecoming on the New Orleans Saints Podcast
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints safety Justin Reid
REACTION
- Safety Justin Reid excited to be New Orleans Saint, envisions maximizing versatility in new defense
📸 PHOTOS
- Justin Reid signs contract with Saints
- Meet Saints safety Justin Reid
🎙PODCAST
- Justin Reid on Saints Podcast | March 14, 2025
Will Clapp
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent center/guardWill Clappon a one-year contract on March 13, 2025.
Will Clapp
#76
C/G
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 314 lbs
- College: Louisiana State
Clapp, 6-5, 314, returns to New Orleans after first joining the Saints in 2018 as a seventh round draft pick (245th overall) out of LSU. Clapp has appeared in 66 career regular season games with 22 starts at both guard positions, center and as a sixth offensive lineman for the Saints (2018-21), Los Angeles Chargers (2022-23) and Buffalo Bills (2024). He has also played in four postseason contests for the Saints, Chargers and Bills.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with C/G Will Clapp
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- Will Clapp talks returning to Saints
- Will Clapp talks return to NOLA on the New Orleans Saints Podcast
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints center/guard Will Clapp
📸 PHOTOS
- Will Clapp returns to the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos
🎙PODCAST
- Will Clapp, Velus Jones Jr., Jonah Williams on Saints Podcast | March 18, 2025
Jack Stoll
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent tight endJack Stollon a one-year contract on March 13, 2025.
Jack Stoll
#88
TE
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 247 lbs
- College: Nebraska
Stoll, 6-4, 247, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2021 by the Philadelphia Eagles out of Nebraska. In 61 career regular season games for the Eagles (2021-24) and Miami Dolphins (2024), Stoll has caught 22 passes for 193 yards and made seven special teams tackles. He also played in five postseason contests with two starts for the Eagles, recording one five-yard reception and two special teams stops.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with TE Jack Stoll
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- Jack Stoll on signing with Saints, Kellen Moore
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints tight end Jack Stoll
📸 PHOTOS
- Jack Stoll joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos
🎙PODCAST
- Jack Stoll, Isaac Yiadom, and Landon Young on Saints Podcast | March 19, 2025
Isaac Yiadom
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent cornerbackIsaac Yiadomon a three-year contract on March 13, 2025.
Isaac Yiadom
#-
CB
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 188 lbs
- College: Boston College
Yiadom, 6-1, 188, returns to New Orleans after contributing on defense and special teams for the Saints from 2022-23. He was originally a third round draft pick (99th overall) of the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Boston College. In seven seasons, he has posted career totals of 182 tackles (132 solo), one split sack, three interceptions, 32 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 25 special teams stops and one coverage fumble recovery.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with CB Isaac Yiadom
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- Isaac Yiadom on re-signing with Saints, experience with Brandon Staley
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom
📸 PHOTOS
- Isaac Yiadom returns to the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos
🎙PODCAST
- Isaac Yiadom, Landon Young, and Jack Stoll on Saints Podcast | March 19, 2025
Velus Jones Jr.
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent running backVelus Jones Jr.on a one-year contract on March 17, 2025.
Velus Jones Jr.
#-
RB
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 200 lbs
- College: Tennessee
Jones, 6-0, 200, is a three-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round (71st overall) of 2022 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. In 29 career games for the Bears (2022-24) and Carolina Panthers (2024), Jones has caught 12 passes for 135 yards with one touchdown, carried 20 times for 165 yards with a 42-yard touchdown, returned 40 kickoffs for 1,061 yards (26.5 avg.) and brought back five punts for 35 yards.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with RB Velus Jones Jr.
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- Velus Jones Jr. on joining Saints
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints running back Velus Jones Jr.
📸 PHOTOS
- Velus Jones Jr. signs contract with Saints
- Velus Jones Jr joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos
🎙PODCAST
- Velus Jones Jr., Will Clapp, Jonah Williams on Saints Podcast | March 18, 2025
New Orleans Saints
Jonah Williams
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defensive endJonah Williamson a one-year contract on March 17, 2025.
Jonah Williams
#-
DE
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 275 lbs
- College: Weber State
Williams, 6-5, 275, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020. After spending the 2020 season on Los Angeles' practice squad, Williams has appeared in 50 games with 23 starts for the Rams (2021-24), Minnesota Vikings (2024) and Detroit Lions (2024), recording 80 tackles (33 solo), 2.5 sacks and five stops for a loss. He has also appeared in two postseason contests between the Rams (2023) and Lions (2024), posting three stops and a tackle for loss.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with DE Jonah Williams
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- Jonah Williams on signing with Saints, Brandon Staley's defense
- Jonah Williams talks signing with Saints on the New Orleans Saints Podcast
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints defensive end Jonah Williams
📸 PHOTOS
- Jonah Williams joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos
🎙PODCAST
Jonah Williams,Velus Jones Jr., Will Clapp on Saints Podcast | March 18, 2025
Landon Young
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent offensive tackleLandon Youngon a one-year contract on March 18, 2025.
Landon Young
#67
T
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 321 lbs
- College: Kentucky
Young, 6-7, 321, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the sixth round (206th overall) by New Orleans in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. In his career, the Lexington, Ky. native has appeared in 56 games with 12 starts, providing versatility at both guard spots, both tackle positions, as a sixth offensive lineman, and also contributing on special teams. In 2024, he appeared in all 17 contests with five starts, including four at right guard and one at left guard.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with OT Landon Young
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- Landon Young on re-signing with Saints, playing guard
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- Landon Young re-signs with Saints | 2025 NFL Free Agency
🎙PODCAST
- Landon Young, Jack Stoll and Isaac Yiadom on Saints Podcast | March 19, 2025
BRANDIN COOKS
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent wide receiverBrandin Cookson a two-year contract on March 21, 2025.
Brandin Cooks
#-
WR
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 189 lbs
- College: Oregon State
Cooks, 5-10, 190, is an 11-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Saints in the first round (20th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. In three seasons with New Orleans, Cooks appeared in 42 games with 31 starts, catching 215 passes for 2,861 yards (13.3 avg.) and 20 touchdowns along with 21 rushing attempts for 121 yards (5.8 avg.) and one touchdown. Cooks has appeared in 158 career games with 144 starts for New Orleans (2014-16), the New England Patriots (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19), Houston Texans (2020-22) and the Dallas Cowboys (2023-24), posting career totals of 710 receptions for 9,532 yards (13.4 avg.) and 60 touchdowns along with 58 rushes for 341 yards (5.9 avg.) and two scores. He has six career 1,000-yard seasons, tied for the fifth-most in the NFL since he was drafted in 2014.
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- New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Brandin Cooks
📸 PHOTOS
- Brandin Cooks returns to New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos
5THINGS
- Five Things to Know about Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS
- Brandin Cooks' Top Plays with the Saints (2014-2016)
