Saints 2019 Free Agents

According to sportrac the Saints will have about 15 million in cap space before making any moves. We currently have the following 2019 free agents... and this is what they’re currently making.

Teddy Bridgewater $6,000,000

- I think we try to sign him but will be interesting to see how much he costs, and how long of a deal with Drew still around.

Mark Ingram UFA $4,000,000

- Will be worrisome that a team will come in and offer a crazy number, but I think he sticks around for around 5-6 per season.

Manti Te'o UFA $2,500,000

- good cheap depth is hard to find, likely sign to a similar deal unless we draft a replacement

Josh Hill UFA $2,366,667

- too valuable in the run game to give up, likely sign a small pay bump

Ben Watson. UFA $2,000,000

- doubt we see him back as we replace in FA or draft

Michael Hoomanawanui UFA $1,700,000

- assuming we bring in a TE to replace Watson, with Hill and Arnold as better pass catchers, will we bring back Hooman?

Craig Robertson UFA $1,666,667

- he’s dependable depth at LB and should come back with a small pay bump around 2 mil a season

Chris Banjo UFA $1,300,000

- cheap special teams deal

Jermon Bushrod. UFA $1,015,000

- he’s 34 and lost a step or 2 but reliable and smart. I have to imagine we look to draft a replacement

PJ Williams UFA $765,228

- this will be interesting. He’s clearly struggled at times but has had bright spots as well. How much can he get on the open market vs what’s he worth as your 4th corner? This could be an area where we try to improve in free agency/draft and move on from PJ or we offer a team friendly contract around 2 mil a season.

Tyeler Davison. UFA $624,306

- obviously someone we want back and should be able to get for 2-4 mil.


Ken Crawley RFA $630,000

- Id guess we offer a vet min deal to come to camp and compete to make the roster

Wil Lutz K RFA $540,000

- he’s earned a good contract and top kickers are making 4 mil or so a season but being a restricted free agent gives us some leverage. If I was his agent I’d push for him to get top dollar for his position. Maybe a 3 year 11 mil deal is reasonable for both sides.

(We have a few other free agents who are inconsequential)

A pretty favorable scenario for the Saints that should allow them to bring in an impact player or 2 in free agency as well to get better as a team. Mark Ingram is really the only one I’m worried about losing, just because I think he’s important on the field but also in the locker room.