"The Saints cleared room to get under the league's $301.2 million cap thanks to several contract restructures, which have been standard procedure for the franchise for more than a decade. But this year, the Saints have utilized a little-known clause with Alvin Kamara's contract to free up space while providing flexibility if they part ways with the running back this year."
"Ahead of the NFL's legal tampering window opening at noon ET on Monday, the Saints are at least $11 million under the salary cap. That accounts for the possibility of $48 million in dead money if the contracts of Demario Davis, Cameron Jordan, Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau automatically void Wednesday."
"What will the Saints be looking for this year in free agency? A left guard tops the list after several years of signing free agents such as Lucas Patrick and Dillon Radunz to one-year deals. And they might be saying goodbye to nickel cornerback Alontae Taylor, who posted a thank you to the city on his X account Friday."
The New Orleans Saints maneuvered under the 2026 NFL salary cap of $301.2 million using contract restructures and a little-known clause in Alvin Kamara's contract. The team sits at least $11 million under the cap, accounting for potential $48 million in dead money if veteran contracts void. This year required less restructuring than 2025, when the Saints cleared $60 million to re-sign Chase Young and add players like Justin Reid. The Saints face potential roster changes with veterans like Demario Davis and Cameron Jordan possibly departing. Priority needs include finding a left guard and potentially replacing nickel cornerback Alontae Taylor. The team carries over $10.2 million from 2025 for additional spending flexibility.
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