New Orleans Saints Salary Cap Issues: 5 moves NFC South franchise should make to help Kellen Moore

Modified Feb 24, 2025 15:29 GMT

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#1. Restructure Cam Jordan’s contract

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The general perception is the Saints should part ways with Cam Jordan, but unfortunately, the franchise cannot afford to do it. New Orleans will have to restructure Jordan's contract to create more cap space, similar to what they have done over the years.

The defensive end has not been playing to his all-time franchise-great status as of late, posting some of the worst numbers of his career. However, he is still an important leader for the team, and will be useful for Moore.

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The Saints do have a succession plan in place after Jordan, but they will have to keep him on the roster, at least, for the upcoming season.

The Saints already have one of the more underrated UDFA success stories in Carl Granderson, and they also have a youngster in Payton Turner, waiting for an opportunity.

Put them on the edges, with the old yet reliable Demario Davis and Pete Werner manning the inside; then complement that with tackles Khalen Saunders, Nathan Shepherd, and Bryan Bresee, and you get a solid front seven that could devastate runs everywhere while still allowing for the pass rush.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

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