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New Orleans Saints, Travis Etienne Jr. Contract A Perfect Example Of Team's Financial Health
The New Orelans Saints' signings of Travis Etienne Jr., David Edwards and Kaden Elliss highlight their new financial situation. The team avoided void years, skillfully structured contracts and added a trio of difference-makers for under $20 million in total 2026 cap hits.
Etienne's deal is structured more like a two-year contract that can extend. Edwards gets a manageable average value because of a top-3 guarantee structure at his position. Elliss gets an off-ball linebacker contract while bringing edge rusher skills to Brandon Staley's defense.
00:22 Etienne's Deal Highlights Good Money…
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